Agile has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter based in our Dartmouth, NS office. This a full-time permanent position on a hybrid work model from home and in office. We are open to talents who are currently in Calgary and Greater Vancouver to be based in our Calgary AB or Surrey BC office. The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting and servicing personal lines (recreational vehicle, motorcycle, and manufactured home) products in accordance with established guidelines and business objectives.
What we offer:
High-growth company environment with great opportunity for development
Competitive compensation structure and bonuses
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs
Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
The opportunity:
In this role you will:
Responsible for evaluation, selection, negotiation, and pricing of new business and retention of assigned renewal policies resulting in a profitable, sustainable book of business within an established underwriting authority
Develop and maintain professional relationships with our broker and insurance/reinsurance partners to enhance understanding of market conditions and to contribute to quality service, problem-solving and risk selection
Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of company operations and procedures
Collaboration with underwriting, claims, accounting, and business development departments and on special projects when required
Assists in portfolio rollovers and claims analysis
Compiles various reports for the management team
Maintain market intelligence, business insurance trends and industry knowledge
Establish and maintain superior business and service-oriented partnerships with broker clients through attendance at broker events and industry conferences
Here’s what you bring:
2 years’ experience in the insurance industry
Strong customer service skills with a focus on providing quick turnaround on broker requests and exceptional service.
Working toward, or completion of, CAIB, CIP, FCIP, or CRM designation an asset
Ability to work independently with limited supervision as a contributing team member
Positive attitude and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial approach
Strong analytical, collaborative, and organizational skills, highly detail oriented
Strong MS Office skills (particularly Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong business acumen and capable of representing the organization externally
Partner with peers in other product lines to leverage multi-line opportunities
You belong here
We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Agile Underwriting Solutions proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.
At Agile, you will feel the power of community. Agile Underwriting Solutions is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Agile Underwriting Solutions encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at jobs@agileuw.ca
