Senior Underwriter, Commercial Marine - Coast Underwriters Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts. Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions. Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

Coast Underwriters is looking for a Senior Commercial Marine Underwriter to join our growing team! This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our office in Downtown Toronto.

What you’ll do here:

1. Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel policies following Coast’s underwriting guidelines and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and subject to authority level as specified by underwriting manager.
2. Focus on sustainable profitable growth
3. Develop business opportunities and long-term meaningful relationships with brokers
4. Use effective communication and negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company
5. Respond to broker requests and concerns in a timely manner
6. Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development
7. Rate and prepare quotes for new business and renewals
8. Handle policy transactions including renewals, endorsements and cancellations
9. Review underwriting reports and make recommendations as required
10. Communicate changes related to product pricing, underwriting guidelines and new products
11. Support and mentor team members within Coast Underwriters as well as other divisions at Intact

What you bring to the table:

• University degree/College diploma or any combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience. Prior Marine experience is a desirable asset
• Strong customer service and time management skills
• Demonstrates initiative, the ability to work under pressure, and are flexibility to change
• Strong team player possessing outstanding collaboration and communication skills
• Inquisitive and self-motivated individual possessing strong analytical and negotiating skills
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make decisions in time-sensitive situations, address complex problems, provide a recommended course of action and take calculated risks
• Interested in and stay up to date on business trends or other developments impacting our industry
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• CIP designation or working towards designation
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

1. A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
2. An industry-leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
3. An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
4. Flexible work arrangements
5. Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
6. An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
7. Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
8. A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
9. Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
10. Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
11. A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique