Underwriter

RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. is expanding. Join Canada's fastest-growing internet technology company in the insurance industry. The Opportunity Reporting into the Manager, Underwriting you will be focused on managing risk assessment and profitability of the Book of Business. You will work closely with all teams within the Company to confirm insurer appetite and underwriting standards are always followed. You are an expert communicator, can go with the flow, have high standards and can exercise good judgement. The job will be working out of our Welland, ON office. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for underwriting tasks to achieve targeted goals within brokerage portfolio Review risk submissions within assigned authority limits – primarily, but not exclusively, through file and call audits. Evaluate, accept, reject or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines Secure additional information and review endorsements where necessary and analyze all pertinent data to determine acceptability of risks according to established underwriting standards Assist in preparing submissions for higher underwriting review Coordinate with the Sales team to ensure valid and timely response on quotations and production of policies, endorsements, renewal notices, and other requirements as necessary Maintain close rapport and relationship with colleagues and multiple channels – Sales, Service, Training, Insurers – to obtain necessary underwriting information, promote satisfactory service relationship, enhance efficiency and to encourage the submission of targeted business Coach brokers for success and improvement to enhance underwriting capabilities, provide market and underwriting insight Education Completion of a college diploma, undergraduate degree or higher Progression towards or completion of CIP designation preferred Required Qualifications Demonstrated P&C underwriting ability and technical competence as evidenced by 3+ years professional experience Process driven with a very high level of productivity Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, a strong approach to problem solving, with an aim to grow and enhance profitability of brokerage portfolio Ability to work with several different technology platforms Proficient win Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel and Word Evaluating audit results and providing recommended actions to provide meaningful feedback delivered in a constructive manner, showing patience and a willingness to foster improvement Polished communication skills, both written and interpersonal High understanding and working knowledge of the Ontario and overall Canadian P&C market Life @ RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. Open concept, Welland location and upbeat atmosphere Full Benefits after 90 days- no deductions to your pay 3 weeks paid vacation Your birthday off Sun Life RRSP matching program after 1 year of employment Annual holiday festivities, free lunches and so much more Corporate rate fitness club memberships for colleagues as well as eligible family members Helping you help others with our paid volunteer programs Employee satisfaction survey for you to voice your opinion on working at RATESDOTCA Group Ltd Lounge with TV, ping pong, shuffle board and much more The compensation package consists of a competitive salary, benefits and an annual performance based bonus RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates and we will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with RATESDOTCA Group Ltd. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may be unable to reply to all applicants. Only those candidates being considered are being contacted.