Job Opportunities Underwriter Personal Lines
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Job Summary
Job ID:9901
Employment Type: Existing Role
Working Business Language: English
Salary: At Wawanesa salary is only one component of a holistic comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our 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: $52000 - $57000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
At Wawanesa we 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 may work from any of the following locations: Calgary AB; Edmonton AB; Lethbridge AB
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa Mutual) founded in 1896 is one of Canadas 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 3300 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. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitobas Top Employers. To learn more visit .
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
The Underwriter I Personal Lines is responsible for assessing the acceptability Auto and Property risks in accordance with company guidelines. This role works closely with other Underwriting staff of all levels and Wawanesa Broker partners to deliver exceptional customer service and sound underwriting decisions.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
- Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data.
- Determine eligibility for new business policy renewals and other transactions based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.
- Ensure understanding of and practical application of company policies procedures and underwriting guidelines using critical thinking and exception-based underwriting.
- Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
- Effectively balance prioritize and reprioritize fast-paced work assignments and incoming queue calls.
- Lead and support a positive work environment upholding Wawanesa values and a team-forward culture.
- Build positive working relationships with internal and external parties including networking at industry events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Willingness to enroll in or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail analytical problem solving and communication skills.
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to provide justification.
- Demonstrated planning and organizing skills with the ability to prioritize daily tasks.
- Experience working in insurance is an asset.
Diversity Equity Inclusion& Belonging
At Wawanesa we are committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people this is supported by having a representative workforce.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including racialized persons women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of the 2SLGBTQIA community gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process please reach out in confidence to .
All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas .
Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen assess or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.
About Company
Wawanesa Insurance offers affordable rates for homeowners, home, renters, car insurance and more in the U.S. Get a free insurance quote online to see how much you can start saving!
