The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia is growing and is seeking a Commercial Farm Underwriter to join our team.
Founded in 1902, Mutual Fire Insurance was the first mutual insurance company headquartered in British Columbia. Today, the company provides solutions for farm, commercial, and home insurance needs from British Columbia to Ontario. Mutual Fire Insurance is committed to making people a priority by creating membership initiatives, investing in technology, and supporting community projects.
Mutual Fire Insurance's subsidiary, Four Points Insurance provides innovative insurance solutions for small to medium-sized businesses in suburban and rural areas. Four Points Insurance was formed in 2022 to support small businesses through the many adjustments they must face now, and in the future. Built with a passion for customer service and risk management, Four Points Insurance offers business owners a suite of commercial packages insurance options.
In late 2021, Mutual Fire Insurance created two employee driven committees, an ESG Committee and a Purpose Committee. Today these committees are creating the framework and policy for Mutual Fire Insurance to work towards sustainability within our communities, while also ensuring environmental, social, and governance mandates are accomplished.
The Opportunity
This role is a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and determining risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions of our Commercial Farm product. A strong focus on profitability, while fostering and maintaining exceptional working relationships with new and existing broker partners is key to the success of this role.
Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate new and existing business
Communicate and negotiate coverage, terms, and rating with broker partners
Apply a common-sense approach to underwriting, and relationship management
Maintain an awareness of market trends pricing levels and legal requirements
Apply loss control and risk management practices
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
Here's what you bring
A designation in property and casualty insurance and/or risk management
Minimum five years of related underwriting experience, or equivalent insurance industry related experience
Demonstrable proficiency in underwriting basic to moderately complex books of commercial farm property
Strong analytical and strategic thinking
Exceptional attention to detail and well organized
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Proven ability to effectively prioritize work, work independently, and manage time efficiently
Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills; listening, verbal and written
Excellent awareness and understanding of the marketplace
Maintain compliance with corporate guidelines, documentation, and delegated authority
High degree of proficiency with Office365
Performs other duties as necessary
What we offer
Competitive salary
Comprehensive employee benefit package
Flexible work environment, opportunity to work remotely with limited office attendance
Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site gym
On-site parking
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Wellness program
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Have you obtained, or are you working towards your CIP designation?
How many years of insurance underwriting experience do you have?
Experience:
Commercial Farm Underwriting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Langley, BC V1M 4B3
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