Underwriter

Founded as a farmers' mutual in 1936, the company is now one of the larger mutual insurers in Canada.

Overview:

Hamilton Insurance Agency is looking for an Underwriter to join a small, steady team. We want an underwriter who can say no clearly and say yes with the right terms. Joining the Commercial Lines team in Mississauga. Remote within the region is possible after the first year.

What you'll do:

• Price accounts using rating tools in Guidewire PolicyCenter and underwriting judgment
• Refer accounts above your authority with a clear recommendation
• Re-underwrite renewals for loss trends, exposure changes and rate adequacy
• Review submissions for risk quality, completeness and appetite fit
• Quote, bind and issue policies within your letter of authority
• Work with loss control on recommendations and follow-up
• Document underwriting decisions in the policy file

What you'll need:

• 2+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management or a related field
• Comfortable negotiating with agents

Pay and benefits:

Pay: $82,000-$105,000 a year

• Extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Three weeks paid vacation to start

Applications are reviewed as they come in.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Hamilton Insurance Agency.