Underwriter, Property & Casualty

H.W. Kaufman Group

Toronto, ON, CA

4d ago

Responsibilities

Sales : New Business Development and Renewals

Develop broker clientele by networking to identify new clients and generate lists of prospective focus brokers

Conduct marketing visits to build broker relationships and advertise BWC offerings

Maintain existing broker relationships to solicit renewals and generate new business

Build and develop markets / relationships

Develop marketing strategies to compete with other companies

Utilize other Burns & Wilcox offices via referrals to place business

Ensure prompt and courteous client service is provided to all brokers

Underwriting : Analyzing Risk and Placing Business

Maintain knowledge of carriers’ underwriting guidelines and / or brokerage markets

Obtain adequate underwriting information for quoting, binding, and issuing

Review coverage requirements, prices, and conditions

Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions

Submit quality submissions to markets

Provide consultation to retailers regarding differences between quotes and coverages

Promptly review inspections to verify quality of risk

Ensure all renewal business is reviewed and quoted appropriately

Ensure all files are documented properly to avoid potential E&O’s

Maintain carrier relationships

Stay abreast of underwriting practices and maintain licenses and certifications

Mentorship : Supporting Junior Associates

Train, develop, and nurture assistant / associate underwriters skill, process knowledge, competency

Help manage priorities and workload of assistant / associate underwriters on your team

Cultivate trust, lead by example, and maintain an open door for team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 2 years of underwriting experience, MGA experience preferred

Strong sales and marketing skills a must, business acumen, interest in continued education and professional development

CIP, CRM, FCIP or comparable designations preferred

Compensation :

Competitive base compensation & lucrative sales incentive bonus plan

Competitive group benefit plan and company matched RRSP

Employer-paid continuing education, courses, and designations

Extensive internal training and development opportunities through Kaufman Institute, H.W. Kaufman Group’s world-class learning and development center

Many exciting opportunities for career advancement

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