Underwriting Product Development Speciailist

Job Description

Underwriting Product Development Specialist (Edmonton AB)

Our Product Development team is growing! We currently have an opening for Underwriting Product Development Specialist based out of ourEdmontonoffice. Reporting to the Director of Underwriting and Product Development this role will support multi-line underwriting with a strong emphasis on auto product development. More specifically the responsibilities would include the following:

What Youll Do:

• Provide advice and guidance to branch underwriting departments on issues relating to underwriting risk assessment policy wordings and pricing
• Analyze markets segments geographies and lines of business and provide recommendations on findings
• Provide support for and serve on special project committees as initiated by the company
• Communicate with all branches within the organization on underwriting related issues
• Promote workflow efficiencies through regular coaching and information sessions
• Provide direction and ensure compliance at the regulatory and company level
• Develop scope schedule monitor and participate in various audits as well as providing underwriting guidance for audits.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide underwriting guidance resulting from audits
• Contribute to reinsurance program analysis and exposure management
• Collaborate with operations teams to develop resolutions create remediation plans and generate related reports.
• Ensure that changes to ratings and products comply with various regulatory requirements across all lines of business
• Keep current with existing and emerging market trends
• Participate in professional development (i.e. seminars webinars etc.) opportunities as available
• Other duties as required
• Hybrid after probabtion period

What Youll Bring:

• CIP/FCIP designation
• Minimum 10 years related experience in an underwriting role multi line preferred
• Exposure and experience to auto
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Development and delivery of training materials is an asset
• Exposure to underwriting projects is preferred
• Deep understanding of underwriting products and pricing.
• Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements (IBC RSP etc..)
• Experience leading projects is an asset
• Guidewire experience would be an asset.

What Youll Experience:

• Competitive base pay with annual bonus eligibility
• Healthy work-life balance including a day off every 4 weeks
• Matching contributions to your Registered Pension Plan
• Personal insurance reimbursement
• Social events held throughout the year
• Celebration of your teams achievements each year with an annual staff appreciation event
• A career in a stable and essential industry at a company with an exceptional corporate culture and opportunities for professional development and advancement

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your commercial insurance experience licence level and why youre a great fit for this opportunity.

Why Join Our Client

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization that values collaboration professionalism and long-term relationships. Our client offers a supportive work environment with opportunities to grow your career within commercial insurance.

Apply Today

Please submit your resume directly to Whitney Green via email at referencing Job ID: 83725

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