Personal Lines Underwriter

Gore Mutual's Personal Insurance Underwriting team is growing! We are looking to add new team members to our National Operations Centre and set the stage for continued growth and expansion. Our Underwriters deliver genuine personal service to our brokers, listen carefully to understand their needs, and create tailored solutions blending the needs of the customer with profitable underwriting results.

This intermediate role requires some underwriting experience to apply critical thinking and solution more complex underwriting risks and has great opportunity for growth and development.

What will you do?

• Provide best in class customer service to our broker community by supporting them through various processes such as renewals, new business, and policy change transactions for both auto and property business lines
• Managing phone queues ensuring all relevant information is provided to effectively support brokers through underwriting transaction including submissions and risk analysis
• Explain underwriting decisions to our broker partners ensuring that strong broker relationships are maintained
• Underwrite risks within assigned underwriting authority to drive profitability
• Manage work duties as assigned in a fast paced, results driven environment ensuring department goals are met or exceeded

What will you need to succeed?

• 3 years of underwriting experience in personal insurance is required
• CIP designation or working towards designation is preferred
• Proficient computer skills with strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite programs
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Outgoing individual comfortable attending broker and company events to support relationship building

Please note that this role operates in a hybrid environment, with two days a week expected in our Vancouver Office.

The expected base salary range for this position is $57,500.00 - $95,000.00. Depending on your relevant experience, skills, qualifications, market conditions and business needs, base compensation may vary. You have the potential to earn more through Gore Mutual's discretionary bonus program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Please note: This range reflects the expected base salary for this role but may not represent the full compensation range for all experience and skill levels. During the recruitment process, we will discuss and consider how your unique qualifications align with the broader range for this position.

Gore Mutual is proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, retirement plan matching, paid time off, recognition and perk programs.

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