Job Description

It's an exciting time to be part of Gore Mutual as our Commercial Lines business is growing. Our Commercial Underwriting team puts customers first. They are constantly looking for ways to help our broker partners serve their clients better. This means delivering genuine personal service and understanding the needs of our customers and their business. We are looking for a Commercial Underwriting Specialist, to join our Technical Underwriting. If you are a motivated and technically driven individual who possesses a commercial insurance background, then this role may be for you. The ideal candidate for this role will empower, enable, and guide our Underwriting team. Come join a team that values the expertise of our people and provides opportunities to grow in their career. We are on a new path called NEXT HORIZON The insurance industry is changing at an exponential pace, driven by changing customer experience, climate change and technology. In response Gore Mutual is making bold moves to reposition our company as a purpose driven, digitally led national insurer. Next Horizon is our 10-year vision and strategy that sets a new path for our company. Come and make your mark on our Next Horizon! What will you do? The Commercial Underwriting Specialist will be responsible for providing Property/Casualty underwriting technical support, as well as conducting audits and training for underwriters to ensure consistent application of Gore’s underwriting practices. The successful candidate will also shape our appetite focus and underwriting guidelines. This individual will also have the responsibility for reviewing referrals on new and renewal businesses, analyzing and identifying trends, provide pricing, profitability, and coverage analysis, and updating guidelines to support product development and sales. What will you need to succeed?

• A minimum of 10 years Property/Casualty commercial underwriting experience, including experience with underwriting medium to complex risks
• University degree, college diploma or equivalent experience
• Enrollment in or completion of the CIP (FCIP) designation
• Ability to network, develop and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
• Proficient underwriting skills, sound judgement, decision making and analytical ability
• High degree of collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient presentation and facilitation skills
• Experience facilitating and placing facultative reinsurance
• Experience auditing and handling referrals
• Ability to mentor and coach
• Adaptable to new systems and workflows, big picture, creative and critical thinking along with leadership skills.