About the role
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hat to expect Y
- ou’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions Y
- ou’ll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements Y
- ou’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person Y
- ou’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations Y
- ou’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required Y
- ou’ll provide technical support to brokers Y
- ou’ll build a pipeline for new and renewal business Y
- ou’ll leverage tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions W
hat you bring U
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niversity degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation M
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inimum of 3-5 years of experience in Farm/Commercial Lines underwriting S
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trong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills S
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trong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports S
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trong computer literacy skills S
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trong ability to influence and effectively negotiate with stakeholders Y
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ou’re professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers Y
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ou perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure Y
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ou’re a team player that is adaptable to a changing environment Y
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ou have strong problem-solving abilities and well developed analytical skills Y
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ou can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale Y
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our work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion Y
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ou collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others Y
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ou maintain excellent existing broker relationships and the proven ability to create and nurture new relationships Y ou possess the ability to successfully maneuver difficult conversations with ease while exercising empathy, patience, professionalism, and the use of positive language.
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S
About Definity
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities.
Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here.
If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
La Société financière Definity est la société mère de compagnies d’assurance de dommages parmi les plus établies et innovatrices au Canada, soit Assurance Economical, Sonnet Assurance, Family Insurance Solutions et la Compagnie d’assurance Petline. Definity est dévouée à faire évoluer l’assurance pour sa clientèle, ses équipes, son réseau de courtage et ses communautés.
Nous promettons de fournir un environnement de travail collaboratif, ambitieux, valorisant et stimulant. Notre environnement inclusif vous permet d’innover avec vos collègues et de mettre en œuvre de meilleures façons de travailler. Nous investissons dans la croissance et le perfectionnement de nos gens et les aidons à s’épanouir. Grâce à nos options flexibles de travail hybride, notre programme de rémunération globale, notre régime d’actionnariat et l’accent sur l’équilibre travail-famille, vous évoluerez avec nous.
Si vous souhaitez une carrière où votre point de vue sera reconnu, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Definity.
About the role
W
hat to expect Y
- ou’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions Y
- ou’ll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements Y
- ou’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person Y
- ou’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations Y
- ou’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required Y
- ou’ll provide technical support to brokers Y
- ou’ll build a pipeline for new and renewal business Y
- ou’ll leverage tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions W
hat you bring U
-
niversity degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation M
-
inimum of 3-5 years of experience in Farm/Commercial Lines underwriting S
-
trong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills S
-
trong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports S
-
trong computer literacy skills S
-
trong ability to influence and effectively negotiate with stakeholders Y
-
ou’re professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers Y
-
ou perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure Y
-
ou’re a team player that is adaptable to a changing environment Y
-
ou have strong problem-solving abilities and well developed analytical skills Y
-
ou can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale Y
-
our work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion Y
-
ou collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others Y
-
ou maintain excellent existing broker relationships and the proven ability to create and nurture new relationships Y ou possess the ability to successfully maneuver difficult conversations with ease while exercising empathy, patience, professionalism, and the use of positive language.
-
S
About Definity
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities.
Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here.
If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
La Société financière Definity est la société mère de compagnies d’assurance de dommages parmi les plus établies et innovatrices au Canada, soit Assurance Economical, Sonnet Assurance, Family Insurance Solutions et la Compagnie d’assurance Petline. Definity est dévouée à faire évoluer l’assurance pour sa clientèle, ses équipes, son réseau de courtage et ses communautés.
Nous promettons de fournir un environnement de travail collaboratif, ambitieux, valorisant et stimulant. Notre environnement inclusif vous permet d’innover avec vos collègues et de mettre en œuvre de meilleures façons de travailler. Nous investissons dans la croissance et le perfectionnement de nos gens et les aidons à s’épanouir. Grâce à nos options flexibles de travail hybride, notre programme de rémunération globale, notre régime d’actionnariat et l’accent sur l’équilibre travail-famille, vous évoluerez avec nous.
Si vous souhaitez une carrière où votre point de vue sera reconnu, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Definity.