Underwriter
Underwriters are responsible for assessing, loss analyzing, negotiating, rating, and issuing
new business, renewals and endorsements for an assigned portfolio based on the
company’s underwriting pricing and guidelines. The underwriter role is responsible for
achieving Ecclesiastical’s profit and underwriting objectives for a specified book or
portfolio of business, complying with and conforming to Branch and Corporate policies,
measures and standards for underwriting, customer service, profitability, productivity and
financial management. This position requires underwriters to build both internal and
external relationships.
Underwriter Qualifications
University Degree or College Diploma or equivalent insurance experience
CIP designation complete or in progress
5-7 years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience
Overall experience and exposure to financial management methods, the nature of
insurance risk and reinsurance costs, underwriting, claims underwriting and
reinsurance
Demonstrable proficiency in underwriting basic to moderately complex books of
commercial property and casualty products, including underwriting coverage, pricing,
production and delivery as well as management and managing local brokerage plans
Knowledge and applied experience in connecting personal results to the management
of loss ratios, gross written and earned premium
Problem solving and decision-making skills in order to form effective underwriting
recommendations for moderately complex situations
Possess sound technical underwriting judgment
Ability to organize and complete work on time and within budget
Effective written and oral communication skills
Effective and professional negotiation, selling, and advocating skills
Capable and motivated to work as situations may require on both an individual and
team level.
Ecclesiastical offers a challenging, rewarding environment and a competitive benefits and
compensation package. Please apply in confidence by forwarding your resume and cover
letter to careers@eccles-ins.com.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ecclesiastical Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc, Suite 2200, Box 2004, 20 Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8
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