Commercial Insurance Underwriting Assistant / Underwriter, P&C / Auto
Location: In-person, Hamilton
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 Commercial Underwriting Assistant / Underwriter to join our team in Hamilton, Ontario.
Aurora Underwriting Solutions is a commercial insurance MGA serving retail brokers across Canada from our offices in Ontario and Edmonton. Our underwriting team provides first-class insurance products to meet clients' ever-changing risk-management needs. We offer a wide range of products and work with brokers to provide the best coverage at competitive prices.
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 commercial insurance 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
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
Willing to work towards a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Risk Management designation is an asset
Above average computer proficiency in - Excel, MS Office, Outlook, and/or Policyworks
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
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:
Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Application question(s):
This role is located in Hamilton, Ontario, and is in office. Does this daily commute work for you?
Experience:
Commercial Insurance Underwriting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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