Underwriter, Regional (Fleet)

Definity Insurance Company • Edmonton, AB

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re proud to help our customers, broker partners, employees, and communities
adapt and thrive in a world of constant change. Our success in transforming into
a digital leader in our industry is driven by a talented and engaged team with a
passion for innovation and high performance.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education and/or equivalent on the job experience in a pertinent domain
• 3+ years of experience in Commercial automobile/garage underwriting
• Completion or commitment to complete the CIP/FCIP designation
• Strong customer service orientation, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within and adapt to PC oriented environments, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• A problem solver with strong negotiating skills and proven ability to create and maintain business relationships
• Commitment to high standards of performance and goals
• Ability to analyze situations and manage multiple and changing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in underwriting property/casualty, professional liability, or agriculture insurance is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assess, accept, and decline new business submissions
• Re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements
• Make underwriting and pricing decisions on individual risks, as well as within the context of a broker's broader portfolio of business
• Negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
• Develop and maintain positive broker relations
• Participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
• Accompany brokers on field underwriting of accounts, as required
• Provide technical support to brokers
• Leverage tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective underwriting decisions
• Act as a resource on risks outside of the authority level for less experienced underwriters, and authorize risks within own established authority levels
• Manage multiple transactions within information system /programs, leveraging system functionalities to appropriately route and document processing of transactions
• Effectively coordinate with other underwriters to manage broker transactions that span across multiple product areas (e.g., fleet, IRCA, property, casualty) or risk types (small business vs. mid-market)
• Manage adherence to relevant service level agreements, productivity levels, and profitability targets

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed