The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and focused Associate Underwriter to work closely with our underwriting experts to deliver high quality service to our clients. This role is based in St Johns Newfoundland.

The Ideal Candidate

You’re organized and a master multi-tasker . You pay attention to details and can effectively manage your time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You take initiative . You don’t wait until you are told what to do. You anticipate project needs and can roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
You’re a team-player . Our organization collaborative atmosphere where supporting each other is critical for success.
You’re professional and customer service focused . You put the needs of your internal and external clients first and take pride in your work and reputation.

Job Responsibilities

Client Service: Representing the Brand

Provide clients with exemplary customer service
Maintain relationships with clients and carriers and serve as a point of contact
Service insurance policies by answering questions or requests from clients and carriers
Communicate with brokers, and carriers to troubleshoot issues and follow up on accounts
Handle accounting or payment issues
Work with internal team members for ad-hoc underwriting projects and requests

Underwriting: Quoting New Business & Renewals

Process new business and renewal submissions within all systems in a timely manner
Correctly classify submissions and renewals
Calculate appropriate rates for the submission or renewal
Choose the right wording to form policy documents
Stay up to date on renewal book – send notices and quotes on time (solicit renewals)
Quote new business submissions with Underwriter supervision
Explain and negotiate pricing and terms with brokers on behalf of your Underwriter
Follow all audit requirements for files (e.g. all subjectivities collected, all missing information received, u/w file notes, etc.)
Be able to sell B&W coverages and rates to broker
Attend all relevant internal training sessions for contracts, new products, skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Insurance administration experience in underwriting and/or brokerage support with excess & surplus lines preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and sales support
Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority

Compensation Package

Competitive base compensation & lucrative sales incentive bonus plan
Health benefits
Employer matched RRSP
Employer paid continuing education courses, designations and licensing
Many opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

When someone needs insurance coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox Canada. Burns & Wilcox Canada offers comprehensive solutions for retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes. Burns & Wilcox Canada is a subsidiary of the H.W. Kaufman Group. No other specialty insurance organization can match the unique ability of the H.W. Kaufman Group to broker, write, insure and finance the most highly specialized risks in the world.

Burns and Wilcox Canada is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence with a view to providing integration and equal opportunities for all. Burns and Wilcox Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs in accordance with the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please inform the Recruiter or contact our Human Resources department at HRCanada@burns-wilcox.ca or 416-774-2660. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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Associate Underwriter