Commercial Lines Property Underwriter

Job summary

The Commercial Lines Property Underwriter analyzes risks, develops recommendations, and creates processes to enhance underwriting efficiency. The role also involves supporting the Direct Agent Network by taking inbound calls and coaching team members to build a profitable book of business.

Job details

Temporary 12-month position As a Commercial Lines Property Underwriter, you will analyze risks based on established underwriting policies. You will review and diagnose concerns, provide expert opinions in accordance with underwriting rules, and develop recommendations aligned with our divisions growth ambitions. Additionally, you will create tools, methods, and processes to enhance underwriting efficiency. Your role could involve leading projects and initiatives that require extensive knowledge of commercial lines underwriting. You will collaborate with stakeholders across various fields to share ideas and solve problems, offering discipline-specific support to your unit, clients, and partners. You will report to the Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager. This role will support the Direct Agent Network (DAN) in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick. More specifically, you will be required to: Take inbound calls to assist in developing cases to bind new and service existing risks in a call centre environment Coach agents and team members to write profitable risks and build a profitable book of business · Service calls from Client Care Center – Aurora What we offer* Competitive salary and annual bonus 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement Group insurance including telemedicine Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment * Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. #LI-Hybrid, #ON08* What you bring to the table Bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of three years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Intermediate experience in Call Centre CIP designation Intermediate Working knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365 Knowledge of PROV / VENT and PCS Available to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rotation Available to be present at the Aurora Office for mandatory in-office team building days Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask! Trade Union (If applicable) Job Family Property and casualty insurance (FG) Unposting Date 2026-09-22

What you’ll do

The Commercial Lines Property Underwriter analyzes risks, develops recommendations, and creates processes to enhance underwriting efficiency. The role also involves supporting the Direct Agent Network by taking inbound calls and coaching team members to build a profitable book of business.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. A CIP designation and intermediate experience in a call centre environment are also required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Annual bonus • Flexible vacation • Defined benefit pension plan • Group insurance • Telemedicine • Health and wellness expense reimbursement • Telework equipment

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Prov. · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial lines underwriting
• Risk analysis
• Call centre operations
• Coaching
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Project management
• MS Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Office 365
• PROV
• VENT
• PCS
• Customer focus
• Business insight
• Inbound Calls
• Action Oriented
• Microsoft 365
• Experimental Learning
• Commercial Lines Underwriting
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Underwriting
• Casualty Insurance
• Customer Service
• Customer Identification Program
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Team Building
• Telehealth

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Customer Service & Support
• Management & Leadership
• Commercial Property Underwriter
• Property / Casualty Underwriter
• Insurance Representatives
• Insurance Underwriters