Senior Underwriter, Technology and Specialty Lines

Berkley
Toronto, ON
$75K-$90K a year (estimated)
Full-time

Company Details

Why Berkley Canada?

Berkley Canada is a boutique Commercial Insurer that delivers exceptional expertise and service to our broker partners and customers.

Our mission is to generate the best experience and the best outcomes for our employees, our customers, and our shareholders.

We think outside the box, are always innovating and creating value.

Responsibilities

What will your typical day look like?

  • Ensures quality risk selection, for new business with assigned brokers to maximize underwriting profitability.
  • Provides quality customer service to assigned brokers including clarification of coverage, wordings, and claims history.
  • Identifies, investigates, and develops new business / expansion opportunities for assigned brokers.
  • Maintains corporate and regional underwriting objectives, including but not limited to rate adequacy, profit strategies, policy documentation and service standards.
  • Reviews new and renewal business submissions ensuring proper risk selection, endorsements and pricing while adhering to underwriting authority letter.
  • Service all accounts including broker inquiries and bring complaints to underwriting manager. Handle complex policy maintenance items and other mid-term requests.

Reviews endorsement requests and process necessary changes to the policy with approval.

  • Develops and adheres to short and long term underwriting strategic plans and objectives for regional underwriting offices ensuring consistency and integration with overall Berkley corporate strategy.
  • Embody and promote Berkley Canada’s collaborative and innovative culture to ensure professional success individually and for the team.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

You will also have the chance to

  • Visualize and build a career in insurance as you discover more about our exciting, evolving industry
  • Build relationships and networks to support your professional growth and success
  • Expand your skills through collaboration with and training from our experts
  • Collaborate with colleagues on developmental projects and share your knowledge

Qualifications

Characteristics :

  • Underwriting experience that is commensurate to a senior underwriter
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cyber controls and insurance coverages
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  • In-depth understanding of E&O or Commercial General Liability
  • CIP / CRM or equivalent designation preferred
  • Team player with a willingness to think outside the box and creatively
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Effective time management skills

Thank you for considering Berkley Canada!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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