Job Description

The Role

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The Associate Underwriter is an entry-level underwriting professional accountable for assessing, evaluating and making decisions about existing and new customers within their authority limits. As an Associate Underwriter, you will be accountable for the underwriting and delivery of Agricorp's risk management, grant, and regulatory programs.



In this role, you will:


Assess application eligibility for enrollment in Agricorp programs and underwrite mid-term contract changes and renewals for customers within your authority limits Make decisions regarding risks and exceptions within your authority limits Review and process financial transactions relevant to underwriting Engage other underwriters, specialists, and the team leader as necessary to evaluate risks and make appropriate decisions Work efficiently and contribute to achieving departmental service-level metrics Respond to underwriting phone calls and serve customers by providing program information and handling escalations Deal directly with customers, agencies and producers and collaborate as necessary with other internal stakeholders to resolve client issues Stay current on products and services administered by Agricorp Participate in new underwriting initiatives and projects

Job status:

10 month contract (posting for an existing vacancy)

Salary Range:

$56,304 - $66,240

Work status:

Full time in office

Location:

Must live in Ontario to perform this role

Qualifications

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Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, agriculture or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years' underwriting or risk analysis related experience in insurance, financial services or the agricultural sector Proven record of accomplishment delivering excellent customer service and achieving quality results Experience in operating within standard operating procedures, quality frameworks, and workflow and policy administration systems Pursuing or willingness to pursue an underwriting designation, such as CIP or a FIIC, or risk management courses an asset Knowledge of Agricorp programs an asset French language skills an asset

Key Competencies

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Quality focus -

Attends to the task at hand to minimize errors; reviews own work prior to distribution

Client focus -

Meets the expectations of internal and external customers through establishing effective relationships, gaining trust and respect

Initiative -

Proactivity identifies and handles issues and situations to take action; seizing opportunities when they arise

Critical judgment, decision making and problem solving

- Makes the best decision in a timely manner, based upon a combination of analysis, knowledge, experience and judgement

Efficiency -

Effectively plan and organize time and resources to prioritize work to effectively meet objectives

Background

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Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.

Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.



Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we've made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.

Apply online

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To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.



Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.



Please submit your application for this position by

August 29, 2025

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.