Job Description

Position

Intermediate a/o Junior Underwriter - SWG Specialty

Location

Hybrid; Monday & Friday WFH, Tues - Thurs In Office (Pickering, ON)

About the Organization

Since 1961, South Western Insurance Group Limited (SWG) has been a trusted Managing General Agent, offering a wide range of innovative insurance solutions for specialty, niche, and program needs. We proudly provide underwriting expertise to independent insurance brokers across Canada, helping them find the best solutions for their clients.

Our Nationwide Presence

Our team operates from coast to coast, ensuring that we are accessible and responsive to our brokers' needs, no matter where they are located.

Our Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

At SWG, we are dedicated to excellence in underwriting, risk management, and customer service. We constantly refine our business practices to maintain the highest standards of service and innovation. Our goal is to support our brokers with unparalleled expertise and a proactive approach to finding solutions.

Our Vision

"To be the preferred MGA based on superior service and underwriting excellence delivered by knowledgeable staff."

Our Culture

At SWG, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. Our employees are encouraged to innovate and grow, contributing to a dynamic and forward-thinking culture. We believe in investing in our people, who are the foundation of our success and the key to our continued growth.

Join us at SWG, where we combine tradition with innovation to lead the way in the insurance industry. Be a part of a team that values excellence, supports professional development, and is committed to making a difference.

We also offer:

Flexible work hours with Hybrid work A competitive compensation package Comprehensive Health Benefits (SWG pays for most premiums) Support of continuing education training and programs

About the Opportunity

Working closely with internal teams, you will be accountable for assessing, evaluating and making decisions about risks for both new and existing business.

Responsibilities & what you'll be doing:

Review and assess new business submissions and applications Quote new business by assessing the risk, pricing, choosing the appropriate Insurer, preparing final quote and sending it to the broker; Assess market options and underwrite in-house or send as Offer & Accept business to Domestic or Lloyds Markets. Obtaining all required documents and signatures for binding of risks; Re-evaluate and re-underwrite renewals with up-to-date information obtained from Brokers Assess market options and underwrite in-house or as Offer & Accept business to Domestic or Lloyds Markets. Establish and maintain professional working relationships with brokers and market underwriters, through clear communication via phone or e-mail.

Essential Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual and collaborator who is client focused, proactive in dealing with situations and uses critical judgment to make decisions and offer solutions. The person will also demonstrate the following:

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in a related field, such as mathematics, finance, commerce, business or equivalent experience;

Underwriting assistant experience (an asset); Prior underwriting experience in commercial liability. Property (an asset) Experience with referrals to domestic markets and Lloyds of London (an asset) RIBO license, or ability to get licensed within 6 months of employment CIP (an asset); Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Service-oriented written and verbal communication skills; Effective problem solver with initiative to be innovative and creative with developing new ideas and concepts; Strong organizational skills, including multi-tasking and attention to detail; Committed to team-based environments; Proven ability to handle confidential material with the highest level of discretion; Autonomous (comfortable working with minimal supervision) while in the office and working from home;

Commitment to Open Doors

SWG is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse workforce. Challenging management is a component at SWG -- some of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and a team member.

Diversity and Inclusion

SWG is an inclusive and accessible employer, committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We believe that diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing people's differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Please inform us if you require any accommodation during the hiring process. We thank all applicants in advance, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pickering, ON L1W 3W9