The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As the Senior Commercial Underwriter, Federated you will review and evaluate applications to determine risk and extend coverage. You will utilize your problem-solving skills to assess intricate specialty accounts while ensuring decisions are aligned with established policies, procedures and standards.

How you will create impact:

• Utilizing various resources, tools and expertise to analyze risk for new and existing business and gathering insights into loss exposure.

• Preparing quotes and negotiating coverages to offer creative solutions that benefit all stakeholders and referring business to the appropriate authority level as required.

• Partnering with business units when creating applicable rating worksheets and manuscript wording while reviewing risk engineering reports to actively monitor progress and achieve goals.

• Acting as a leader on the team to advise, develop and maintain a positive team-oriented approach and mutually beneficial relationships with client groups and stakeholders.

• Obtaining quality of service information from distribution partners to contribute to the development and implementation of improved services, including actively seeking out learning opportunities to support own growth and development.

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.

• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.

• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.

• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team:

• You have 5-7 years of experience in Commercial Underwriting, Reinsurance or Specialty Lines.

• You have experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting various stakeholders.

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Having Policy Center/Guidewire is an asset.

• Having the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designations is an asset.

• You have advanced knowledge of underwriting practices, insurance products and competitor landscape.

What you need to know:

• This role involves direct contact with clients and/or service providers in their environment.

• Extended work hours, including weekends, may be required during peak periods.

What's in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.

• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.

• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.

• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.

• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

  
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