Underwriting Trainee, Property & Casualty (12-month contract)

Liberty Mutual Canada • Vancouver, BC

4h • CA$58,000 - CA$65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This 12-month contract position is for an Underwriting Trainee in the Property & Casualty department. The role involves analyzing business risks, understanding customer needs, and determining fair pricing for policies. Upon successful completion of the training program, there is an opportunity for an Underwriting career with Liberty Mutual Canada, a leading property and casualty insurer. The company emphasizes a collaborative, rewarding, and empowering culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of work experience (not necessarily in insurance).
• Bachelor's degree preferably in business, mathematics, economics or finance.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide information in a clear, concise manner with an appropriate level of detail and professionalism.
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.
• Ability to gather information, analyze facts, and draw conclusions.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Initiative driven and self-starter.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated organization skills and abilities.
• Willingness to complete professional designation(s) and continued insurance education.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a 6-month Underwriting Training Program, including on-the-job training, classroom instruction, self-study, case studies, rating and underwriting activities.
• Develop judgment to accept, reject, or modify new/renewal business for various lines of business (with guidance and direction as needed from experienced underwriters or team leaders) to ensure a profitable book of business.
• Price business in a timely manner according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
• Market products to achieve company growth and profitability targets.
• Develop on-going relationships with internal and external customers; monitor profitability and quality of submissions; and be aware of underwriting and/or product changes.
• Review and develop a strong knowledge of: policy coverages, broker relationships, underwriting and team guidelines, processes and procedures and business strategy/organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A premier flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive health & dental benefits plan
• Competitive time off policy
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• An opportunity to get involved and become a member of one of our national employee committees – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level