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Commercial Lines (Property) Underwriter (BC)Peace Hills Insurance • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Commercial Lines (Property) Underwriter (BC)

Commercial Lines (Property) Underwriter (BC)

Peace Hills Insurance • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
14 days ago
Salary
CA$59,600.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We currently have a full-time position available for a Commercial Lines Property Underwriter in our British Columbia branch. This role reports to the Commercial Lines Manager and is based out of our Vancouver office. The successful candidate will contribute to the achievement of a profitable and growing portfolio of business by effectively and efficiently underwriting risks. More specifically, the responsibilities would include the following:

What You’ll Do:

  • Strong ability to review and quote new submissions to maximize the financial results of an assigned book of business;
  • Determine eligibility for policy renewals and maintaining retention levels based on Peace Hills Underwriting guidelines;
  • Place facultative reinsurance on risks that exceed capacity;
  • Review and properly act on findings from Loss Control reports;
  • Maintain accurate policy data including required documentation for policy decisions;
  • Coach and mentor less experienced team members;
  • Adhere to Branch Service Levels for all business transactions;
  • Provide underwriting advice and answer inquiries from brokers in an efficient and timely manner;
  • Liaise with personal lines, claims and accounting departments on mutual concerns;
  • Foster positive working relationships with both internal and external parties;
  • Conduct strategic broker visits to communicate underwriting appetite and foster profitable growth;
  • Attend industry functions;
  • Various other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experienced in underwriting new and renewal commercial business, pricing and quoting commercial submissions;
  • Experience with independently underwriting and managing a book of business, developing broker relationships;
  • Proven ability and experience to independently manage and underwrite a full book of business, including reviewing and approving referral submissions from junior underwriters;
  • Experience cultivating broker relationships and driving visibility through consistent market engagement, including visits, lunches, and industry functions;
  • Strong knowledge of policy wordings and rating guidelines;
  • Post secondary education and/or working towards CIP/FCIP designation is an asset;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills;
  • Exceptional attention to detail;
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Guidewire experience would be considered an asset;
  • Ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Competitive base pay with annual bonus eligibility;
  • In respect to BC’s pay transparency law, the salary range for this role is $59,600 to $68,000;
  • Healthy work-life balance including a day off every 4 weeks;
  • Matching contributions to your Registered Pension Plan;
  • Personal insurance reimbursement;
  • Social events held throughout the year;
  • Celebration of your team’s achievements each year with an annual staff appreciation event;
  • A career in a stable and essential industry, at a company with an exceptional corporate culture and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Why Peace Hills:

Peace Hills General Insurance Company has been serving Western Canada since 1982 with home, auto and business insurance products. Our head office is in Edmonton, Alberta, with branch offices in Calgary and Vancouver. We currently employ over 300 staff who work with more than 1,000 broker offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory.

Peace Hills is proudly owned by the Samson Cree Nation, and it is through Wahkôtowin – a Cree word that means “kinship” and the interconnectedness of all beings – that we are and continue to be a respected insurer that provides creative and responsive solutions.

This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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