Job Description

Underwriting Specialist - Auto

Our client is not your average insurance company \xe2\x80\x93 they\'re a league of passionate people who put folks like you first. If you\'re looking for a team that knows how to work hard and have a blast while making a difference, your search ends here.

**Meet Our Underwriting Specialists - The Unstoppable Heroes of Risk Evaluation!**

Our client\'s Underwriting specialists are the lifeblood of their team, dedicated to customizing solutions for our internal clients and providing them with expert advice on covering insurance risks. They\'re not just awesome; they\'re practically unstoppable.

**Key Accountabilities - What You\'ll Conquer:**

**Underwriting Excellence:**
- Execute renewal rate and exposure, retaining the magic touch of profitability.
- Dive into the depths of risk assessment, negotiating rates, and ensuring a profitable book of business.
- You\'re the Sherlock Holmes of pricing decisions and risk selection, guiding your team like a true detective.
- Handling endorsements, renewals, and cancellations like a pro, making sure everything meets high standards.
- Analyze new business opportunities, assessing exposures and hazards, and spotting trends like a trendsetter.

**Sales/Negotiations Pro:**
- Forge unbreakable relationships with brokers and customers, becoming their trusted ally in the world of insurance.
- Collaborate with brokers and customers for business retention and satisfaction, even meeting face-to-face for epic interactions.
- Investigate risk factors and corporate pricing approaches to gain support and agreement while enhancing relationships.
- Spread the wisdom of underwriting philosophy and policies to brokers through your excellent communication skills.
- Spot new business opportunities and nurture them.

**Coaching/Mentoring Extraordinaire:**
- Mentor and train the underwriting newcomers, passing on your wisdom.
- Provide clear instructions and explanations for data entry to ensure accuracy and top-notch service.
- Act as the ultimate resource for risks beyond the authority level for less experienced Underwriters.
- Provide training, development, and guidance to colleagues, making you the Jedi Master of insurance knowledge.

**Operational Leadership:**
- Share your insights with the leadership team on underwriting, strategy, staffing, and more.
- Be part of shaping our underwriting guidelines and procedures.

**Other Cool Stuff:**
- Team up on special projects and assignments when called upon.

**Qualifications - Are You the Chosen One?**

- 7+ years of Underwriting experience, with a deep understanding of the Transportation and Logistics sector.
- Completed or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations.
- A strong background in customer service.
- A team-first mentality that makes you a true team player.

**Perks:**

- Wellness Program, flexible health benefits, and employee assistance.
- Work-life balance is their jam, with flexible schedules, generous time off, and work-from-home options.
- Support for your financial health with an employee share purchase plan, pension plans, and discounts on staff insurance.
- Fuel your career growth with education assistance and internal mobility opportunities.
- Community spirit and support causes you believe in through donation matching and team volunteering.

About Us:

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms, and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well-positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivaled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Interested candidates please contact Katie Ellwood at 587-952-5076 or forward your resume in confidence to Katie@dgacareers.com. If you are working with another DGA Recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position directly.

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