Job Description

Are you a motivated, positive, and enthusiastic insurance professional who is looking to be part of a growing team? Aurora Underwriting Solutions is currently seeking a

Farm & Commercial/Agri Insurance Underwriter

to join our Hamilton, Ontario team!

Aurora Underwriting Solutions is a commercial insurance Managing General Agent (MGA) operating across Canada from our offices in Ontario and Alberta. Our underwriting team, through our Lloyds of London relationships provides insurance products and underwriting/risk services. We work with licensed retail brokers nationally to deliver products that support Canadians and Canadian industries.

Work Schedule:

In-person Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Position Responsibilities

Aurora Underwriting is looking for a team player who has a positive attitude and a focus on providing exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will be provided the opportunity to:

Underwrite farm and commercial property and liability submissions with the intent to offer insurance solutions for our retail broker partners and contribute to a profitable portfolio of business Ensure proper underwriting, pricing, authorizing and documentation of moderate to complex commercial accounts Work within established underwriting authority limits, structured parameters, rating matrices, and defined guidelines given under the various Lloyd's contracts Build strong relationships with our brokers by offering insurance solutions that assist them in their front-line sales and customer relationships Make recommendations to improve the department and increase its efficiency Be part of a national underwriting team

Skills You Will Need To Succeed

5+ years of commercial P&C and/or Auto underwriting experience Completion of or working towards a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) Or Risk Management designation is an asset Above average computer proficiency in - Excel, MS Office, Outlook, Applied systems (EPIC) and/or Policyworks Exceptional customer service skills and ability to develop strong relationships with our brokers Strong negotiation skills and business savvy Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently with guidelines and show initiative Ability to problem-solve and make decisions Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities, deadlines, and technology

Values We Live By

At Aurora Underwriting, our team shapes who we are and the excellent service we provide to our brokers and their clients. We are a values-based company, meaning all our decisions and day-to-day operations are based on our 5 core values: GO BEYOND, EVOLVE, OWN IT, OUR PROMISE, UNIFIED.

Go Beyond - Be exceptional, shine brightly Evolve - Think outside the box Own It - Empowered to deliver Our Promise - Do the right thing Unified - Together as one

What We Offer

Group RRSP- company matching monthly amount Group Benefits Plan (health, dental, vision) Paid personal days 4 weeks' paid vacation Extra paid days off at Christmas Competitive salary Monday to Friday work schedule - 8:30am to 4:30pm 35-hour work week Our offices close early on Fridays of long weekends from May to October Career development opportunities Reimbursement for continuing education Full commission on employee home and auto policies Employee assistance program Bonus / Performance Incentive

Accommodations

Aurora Underwriting Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Aurora Underwriting Solutions is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of the hiring process. If you have any special requirements, please advise the interviewer during the recruitment and selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Commercial Underwriting: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person