Senior Underwriter

Job summary

The Senior Underwriter customizes insurance solutions for commercial clients while collaborating with Commercial Insurance Specialists and the Sales Department. They are responsible for managing risk classes, particularly for Mid-Market accounts, and coordinating with Actuarial and Claims departments.

Job details

What it’s like to be a Federated Senior Underwriter: Federated Insurance Senior Underwriters customize solutions for our commercial clients when they need insurance products. They work closely with our Commercial Insurance Specialists to develop unique solutions for all classes of risk, with a focus on Mid-Market accounts. Our Senior Underwriters are passionate about maintaining strong relationships with our Commercial Insurance Specialists and Sales Department – this means emails and phone calls don’t go unanswered, and they provide an excellent underwriting experience. They also pay attention to the smallest of details, work closely with our Actuarial and Claims Departments, and have strong negotiating abilities. We want your talent! If you are great at: Commercial underwriting Problem-solving and critical thinking Developing and maintaining professional relationships Creating success in a fast paced and dynamic environment Helping others develop through coaching and mentorship If you have: Post-Secondary education and/or equivalent job experience 5+ years of Commercial Property & Casualty Underwriting experience Experience leading or mentoring a team Broad knowledge and understanding of underwriting disciplines and pricing models Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, CRM, or RPLU designations Strong customer service background We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how: Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it. We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more! We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs. We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs. NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days #LI-CD1 Who we are: We’re Federated Insurance. We’ve proudly been serving Canadian businesses for 100 years. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial insurance providers. Our employees are dedicated to focusing on our customers’ unique needs and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Federated. At Federated we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.

What you’ll do

The Senior Underwriter customizes insurance solutions for commercial clients while collaborating with Commercial Insurance Specialists and the Sales Department. They are responsible for managing risk classes, particularly for Mid-Market accounts, and coordinating with Actuarial and Claims departments.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of Commercial Property & Casualty Underwriting experience and a post-secondary education or equivalent. Professional designations such as CIP, FCIP, CRM, or RPLU are required or currently being pursued.

Benefits

• Hybrid work
• Employee share purchase plan
• Pension plans
• RRSP
• Staff insurance discounts
• Flexible health benefits
• Early leave days
• Wellness programs
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Education assistance
• Internal mobility
• Leadership training
• Mentoring programs
• Donation matching
• Team volunteer days

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial underwriting
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Relationship management
• Negotiation
• Coaching
• Mentorship
• Commercial property & casualty underwriting
• Pricing models
• Customer service
• Risk assessment
• Actuarial collaboration
• Claims management
• Communication
• Commercial Real Estate
• Hybrid Model
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Actuarial Science
• Underwriting
• Customer Relationship Management
• Customer Service
• Critical Thinking
• Discounts And Allowances
• Fibre Channel Over IP
• Sales
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Development
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Underwriter
• Insurance Underwriter (General)
• Insurance Representatives
• Insurance Underwriters

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