underwriter, commercial - insurance

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Transportation
• Marine cargo handling company

Tasks

• Review individual and group applications for insurance
• Evaluate new and renewal applications to determine insurance risks, insurance premiums, extent of coverage and other conditions
• Approve sale of insurance policies
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Provide underwriting advice
• Answer inquiries from clients and other company personnel
• Prepare underwriting reports

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows

Insurance experience

• Liability insurance
• Business risk insurance
• Automobile insurance
• Fire insurance
• Property insurance

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available