Commercial Auto Underwriter (intermediate or senior)
Date: Jan 12, 2025
Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid), CA
Company: Wawanesa Insurance
Job ID: 8681
Working Business Language: Bilingual in French and English This role is considered a head office role and requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the business languages utilized are both English and French. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English and French.
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $70,000+. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from Montreal, QC.
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
Join a dynamic team in a rapidly growing region!
At Wawanesa, we are looking for a passionate and motivated Senior Commercial Underwriter to join our expanding Quebec department. You will play a key role in managing and analyzing vehicle fleets while contributing to the growth of our automotive portfolio in Quebec. This opportunity will allow you to actively participate in the development of our fleet within the Commercial Insurance department, in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Why Wawanesa ?
- A stimulating work environment and a growing team.
- Career development opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.
- A strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- A mutual insurance company with no shareholders.
- Competitive benefits.
Job Responsibilities
- Fleet Management and Analysis: You will be responsible for risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
- Knowledge Sharing: You will actively contribute to the team's ongoing training by sharing your knowledge and expertise to promote collective excellence.
- Portfolio Development in Quebec: You will contribute to the strategic development of our portfolio in the Quebec region, working closely with our broker partners.
- Rapidly Growing Region and Department: By joining a rapidly expanding department, you will benefit from personal and professional development opportunities while playing a key role in achieving business objectives.
- Participation in Fleet Development: You will be involved in the evolution and management of the fleet for Wawanesa's Commercial Insurance department, directly contributing to our growth and success.
- Networking and Collaboration: You will maintain excellent relationships with our broker partners, participating in industry events to exchange ideas and promote Wawanesa's expertise.
- Pricing and Renewal Management: You will assess policy renewal eligibility according to the company's guidelines, while aiming to strengthen customer retention.
- Customer Service Excellence: You will be the primary point of contact for policyholders, providing expert, responsive, and professional service.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of Commercial Auto Property and Casualty industry experience.
- Bilingualism in French and English written and spoken.
- Post-secondary education or related business experience.
- Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation (eg: CIP).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting software.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide justification.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information in a convincing manner.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of performance.
Ready for a new challenge? Apply now and you could contribute to our success and grow with us.
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Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!
Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.
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