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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Underwrite and service new and renewal property and casualty business across professional liability lines, including Architects and Engineers, Technology, Media, and Miscellaneous Professionals. Select risks, negotiate coverage, assess pricing, develop new business sources, maintain broker relationships and market knowledge, and comply with underwriting authorities and regulatory requirements.
Job details
Location: Vancouver, BC or Ottawa/ Toronto, ON (Remote/ Hybrid in office if located in Toronto, Vancouver, or Ottawa) Summary of Position: Lions Gate Underwriting (LGU) is a global MGA with teams throughout Canada, Australia and Latin America. LGU in Canada is continuing to grow and is looking for a driven Underwriter who will be responsible for underwriting, evaluating and negotiating new and renewal property and casualty business. You will work in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment and be part of an energetic group of professionals. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Underwriter for product lines including but not limited to: Architects & Engineers, Tech, Media, Miscellaneous Professionals. Underwrite and service a growing book of business, including risk selection, coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy on new & renewable business, all in accordance with designated underwriting authorities and company guidelines Identify, analyze and develop sources of new business Establish and maintain strong relationships with brokers Maintain market intelligence, trends and industry knowledge Adhere to company and regulatory policies, procedures together with mandatory training requirements Qualifications, Experience & Additional Capabilities: Commercial underwriting experience Requirement: Insurance Agency Level 1 license mandatory and Level 2 license preferred. Strong attention to detail, organization and time management Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow-up on uncompleted tasks In-depth understanding of policy wordings, forms and applicable coverages Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, working independently and collaboratively within a team Strong phone skills including listening and documenting information Experience with EPIC and Policy Works Insurance Systems is an asset You will personally demonstrate the organization’s values: Accountable Entrepreneurial Collaborative Empowering Disciplined Employer Information Lions Gate Underwriting is a division of BMS Group Ltd., a specialist Lloyd’s Insurance Brokerage with more than 600 staff across 25 global offices throughout Canada, USA, Australia, Europe and Asia, and is headquartered in London, UK. BMS is a Canadian-owned insurance brokerage and prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit and focus on leading service. Our Canadian teams work collaboratively with our global offices to deliver innovative insurance and risk management solutions. Other Information: Full Time Position Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive medical and dental benefits, generous vacation allowance, competitive salary, and opportunities for employer-sponsored training and education
What you’ll do
Underwrite and service new and renewal property and casualty business across professional liability lines, including Architects and Engineers, Technology, Media, and Miscellaneous Professionals. Select risks, negotiate coverage, assess pricing, develop new business sources, maintain broker relationships and market knowledge, and comply with underwriting authorities and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Commercial underwriting experience and an Insurance Agency Level 1 license are required; a Level 2 license is preferred. Candidates should understand policy wordings and coverages, manage multiple tasks effectively, communicate well by phone, and work independently and collaboratively; experience with EPIC and Policy Works is an asset.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vacation Allowance
- Employer-Sponsored Training
- Employer-Sponsored Education
Listed skills
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Time management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Commercial Underwriting
- Risk Selection
- Coverage Negotiation
- Pricing Adequacy
- New Business Development
- Broker Relationship Management
- Market Intelligence
- Policy Wordings
- Insurance Coverage Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Time Management
- Task Management
- Phone Communication
- EPIC
- Policy Works
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support