Senior Commercial Auto Underwriter

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Job ID:9595

Working Business Language : Bilingual in French and English. This role is considered a head office role and requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the business languages utilized are both English and French. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English and French.

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full‑time and part‑time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top‑up programs and are provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and a pension plan. The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $80,000 - $95,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in‑office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Montreal, QC; Quebec City. The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company ("Wawanesa Mutual"), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Working under general supervision, an Senior Underwriter – Commercial Lines is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of low complexity business with low to moderate premium volume according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Fleet Management and Analysis: You will be responsible for risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
• Knowledge Sharing: You will actively contribute to the team's ongoing training by sharing your knowledge and expertise to promote collective excellence.
• Portfolio Development in Quebec: You will contribute to the strategic development of our portfolio in the Quebec region, working closely with our broker partners.
• Rapidly Growing Region and Department: By joining a rapidly expanding department, you will benefit from personal and professional development opportunities while playing a key role in achieving business objectives.
• Participation in Fleet Development: You will be involved in the evolution and management of the fleet for Wawanesa's Commercial Insurance department, directly contributing to our growth and success.
• Networking and Collaboration: You will maintain excellent relationships with our broker partners, participating in industry events to exchange ideas and promote Wawanesa's expertise.
• Pricing and Renewal Management: You will assess policy renewal eligibility according to the company's guidelines, while aiming to strengthen customer retention.
• Customer Service Excellence: You will be the primary point of contact for policyholders, providing expert, responsive, and professional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Commercial Auto Property and Casualty industry experience.
• Bilingualism in French and English written and spoken.
• Post-secondary education or related business experience.
• Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation (eg: CIP).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting software.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide justification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information in a convincing manner.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of performance.

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers , a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!

Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender‑diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.