Underwriting Technicians Job Vacancy in Ontario

Job Title: Underwriting Technicians
Job Ref.: 5109
Job Location: Kitchener, ON, Canada
Employer: Economical Insurance
Job Type: Full Time
About Us
At Economical, our employees have the potential to grow, develop and succeed while loving every minute of it.

We strive to give you more than what you'd expect from an insurance company. With competitive pay, company-matching on employee RRSP contributions, flexible benefits, employee volunteer program, and a focus on learning and development, we're increasing employee expectations from the inside.

Economical values and promotes our employees' well-being with an award-winning personal wellness programs. We are dedicated to providing wellness resources that support employees in reaching their personal health goals.

We're committed to your professional development and career growth. A global leader in employee training, Economical empowers our employees with the tools needed to succeed. We offer reimbursement for both professional memberships and tuition for relevant courses and continuing education.

Job Description
Reporting to the Ontario Personal Insurance Team Leader and as an Ontario region employee, you will be responsible for accepting, rejecting and amending all levels of property and auto renewals and endorsements. You will work with colleagues to maintain a profitable personal insurance portfolio. Although this position is in Toronto, the successful candidate will be part of an Ontario regional team servicing all Ontario branches and the other regions as required.

Job Requirements:
Personal Characteristics:
• Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, whether with customers or co-workers.
• Perform well in a busy operation and remain calm under pressure.
• Team player adaptable to a changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications:
• Completed high school diploma and relevant work experience;
• Preference will be given to candidates with a post secondary degree or diploma or willingness to complete a CIP designation;
• Strong computer skills;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in a personal lines underwriting support role.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a personal insurance environment.

Job Duties:
• Consistently meeting quality and production expectations on a daily basis.
• Issuing policy changes within binding authority.
• Reviewing policy renewals and taking appropriate action within binding authority.
• Reviewing claims activity and taking appropriate action within binding authority.
• Maintaining desk to company service standards.
• Maintaining positive broker relations in day to day transactions.

Deadline Date: 05/02/2014

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