Commercial Underwriter - Hybrid

Wynward Insurance Group offers:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work environment
• High performance bonus program and a contribution matching pension plan
• Exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, wellness program, health spending account, etc.
• Educational reimbursement plan and continued training and development opportunities
• Professional memberships and dues covered by Wynward
• Wynward Gear
• Casual dress code

Job Description:

Reporting to the Winnipeg Underwriting Supervisor, the Junior Commercial Underwriter will be responsible for the day-to-day activities involved in underwriting property and casualty business with an identified portfolio of brokers through a combination of sound underwriting and customer relationship skills. This individual will be a motivated insurance professional who is business minded, results driven, and customer focused with the ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess, investigate, and refer risks that are not within assigned authority levels.
• Research and evaluate new submissions.
• Produce, negotiate, and underwrite renewal business using our philosophies and guidelines.
• Deliver exceptional service to our brokers while ensuring quality underwriting standards are met.
• Meet and exceed individual and team targets on renewal business, while maintaining profitability.
• Order and review risk control inspections and follow up on recommendations.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of forms, wordings, and company products.
• Work closely with Management to develop and maintain positive business relationships and profitability.
• Assist Intermediate and Senior Underwriters with their book of business.
• Willingness to take on assigned projects.
• Commit towards learning and implementing new ideas, method, and technologies.
• Complete loss reports and post-claim underwriting reviews

Job Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years Commercial Property/Casualty underwriting experience or University degree an asset.
• Strong analytical, assessment, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Able to work as a part of a team and independently.
• Effectively deal with pressure, while maintain a positive outlook and recover quickly from setbacks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good sales and negotiation skills, self-motivated, and comfortable doing presentations.
• Familiar with Windows and Microsoft 360 software.
• Bilingual in French an asset.
• Completion of or working towards a CIP or FCIP designation an asset.

Wynward Insurance Group prides itself in creating and foster a workplace culture that is collaborative and rooted in the principles of integrity, passion, and hard work.

To learn more about our award-winning organization, please visit www.wynward.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have or are you working towards a CIP or FCIP designation?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• underwriting: 1 year (required)

Language:

• French (preferred)

Work Location: In person