Commercial Underwriter, Mid-Market Job Opportunity in Calgary

Job Title:    Commercial Underwriter, Mid-Market
Job Ref.:    5105
Job Location:    Calgary, AB, Canada
Employer:    Economical Insurance
Job Type:    Full Time
Department:    Commercial Insurance
About Us
Founded in 1871, Economical Insurance® is one of the largest property and casualty insurance companies in Canada, providing security and support for our customers and broker partners from coast to coast.
We make one simple promise to all of our customers: we'll be there when you need us most. When the unthinkable happens, you can count on Economical to take care of the details so you can get on with your life. Our innovative insurance products are backed by professional, 24-hour emergency claims service so we're always available when you need us.

Job Description:
Economical Insurance is currently looking for either a Senior or Intermediate level Mid Market Underwriter, based on your experience level, to join our Calgary team. In this role you would be accountable for high quality underwriting of complex accounts within your area of expertise (Property,/Casualty) in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and their level of underwriting authority as assigned.

Job Minimum Requirements:

•     University degree in any discipline or a college diploma or the CIP designation is preferred.
•     Minimum of  3-5 years experience underwriting Property or Casualty lines.
•     Oil and Gas underwriting would be a great asset.

Personal Characteristics:

•     Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with customers or co-workers.
•     Performs well in a busy operation and remains calm under pressure.
•     Team player adaptable to a changing environment.
•     Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•     Strong problem solving abilities.

Job Duties:

•     Assessing, accepting, and declining new business submissions.
•     Re-underwriting and negotiating renewals, and policy endorsements.
•     Ordering of inspections, financial reports, or other underwriting information for use in your analysis of critical risk hazards and decision making.
•     Negotiating the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person.
•     Providing mentoring and referral support to junior underwriters in the branch.
•     Developing and maintaining positive broker relations.
•     Participating in production calls on brokerage offices, as required.
•     Accompanying brokers on field underwriting of accounts, as required.
•     Providing technical support to brokers.

Deadline Date: 31/01/2014

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