Commercial Underwriter Remote First
Commercial Underwriter Remote First
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06-04-2025
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About Us:
Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses.
As a leading InsurTech we make getting the right coverage simple fast and accessible through a digitalfirst experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.
Zensurance has been recognized for its rapid growth and industry impact:
At Zensurance we value ownership collaboration and innovation. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges challenging the status quo and making a real impact in an industry ready for change.
If youre looking to build something meaningful in a fastgrowing customerfocused company wed love to hear from you!
Our underwriting team is key to growing our book of business sustainably while providing support and subject matter expertise to our broking team.
Our underwriting team focuses on automating excessive administrative and data entry tasks to allow our underwriters to focus on building strong relationships with their brokers and insurance partners. Utilizing data and insights you will be responsible for maintaining and growing our underwriting authority by binding policies through our internal facilities.
Reporting to the Team lead Underwriting you will contribute to building and evaluating submissions/applications for new and existing policies for our clients. This role embodies the organizations values of creating positive outcomes with a passion and persistence for the delivery of exceptional customer experience with each interaction that helps Zensurance achieve our goals.
Responsibilities:
- Own referral underwriting of multiple lines of business including commercial property general liability and specialty lines.
- Work closely with the broking team to provide quotes guidance and place risks within our inhouse facilities.
- Partner with the Insurance Analytics team to review Zensurances binding authority programs.
- Have access to program data in realtime to understand current performance and make datadriven recommendations in terms of expanding authority.
- Negotiate with partner insurers on terms and conditions that fall outside our authority.
- Proactively identify causeandeffect relationships and explore alternative solutions to support sound decisionmaking.
- Maintain data integrity to support the underwriting processes and help the teams objectives.
- Adhere to underwriting standards and good practices to minimize risk.
- Ensure full understanding of inhouse program underwriting requirements including endorsements and limits.
- Assist in auditing inhouse policies for adherence to our underwriting guidelines.
- Own referral underwriting of multiple lines of business including professional lines and medical malpractice.
- Assist with wording comparisons across different insurance companies.
- Partner with Senior Underwriters Underwriting Specialists and the Director of Underwriting in the process of evaluating new program opportunities creating the desired underwriting guidelines and comparing current coverage offerings in the market.
- Keep up to date with industry trends to deliver excellence in underwriting and continuously build expertise.
- Where appropriate escalate difficult or complex items and customer complaints or inquiries to Senior Underwriters or the Director of Underwriting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- University degree or college diploma in a recognized technical vocational or academic program or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 3 years of commercial underwriting experience.
- Working towards or completion of CIP/ CAIB/ CRM courses would be considered an asset.
- Indepth knowledge of Commercial wording and pricing.
- Advanced MS Office Suite including Word PowerPoint and Excel.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace Zoom and Slack or similar office tools.
- Proficiency with Adobe and Salesforce.
- Exceptional problemsolving and analytical skills.
- Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders both verbally and written.
- Able to collaborate with team members and take the lead in group settings.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Benefits & Perks at Zensurance:
At Zensurance we know that when our people thrive so does our business. Thats why we offer a flexible peoplefirst work environment designed to support your wellbeing growth and success.
Work Your Way
Remotefirst setup for added flexibility
Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace
Toptier tech: Office in a box with all necessary tech equipment
Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days before long weekends
Your Health Your Way
Flexible health and dental plans for families including mental health support
Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way
Parental leave topup because family comes first
Investing in Your Growth
Education assistance reimbursement for courses conferences books and memberships
Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career
Staying Connected
Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams
Virtual & inperson teambuilding events to strengthen our culture
Were building something special. Come be a part of it!
Who We Are:
Business is hard work but insurance doesnt have to be!
We empower business owners with simple techdriven insurance solutions through our online platform.
Our success is fueled by our teamoriented culture and four core values:
DELIVER We set ambitious goals and achieve them.
INCLUDEWe foster an open and safe space for all.
INTEGRITYWe do whats right.
INVENTWe create straightforward innovative solutions.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Zensurance celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need support let us know were here to help.
Thank You!
We review every application with care to find the best fit for our team.
While we may take a little time to get back to you due to the high volume of applications we receive know that a real human (not a bot! is reviewing yours. We appreciate your patience and cant wait to learn more about you!
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