POSITION OVERVIEW
TriPoint Insurance Underwriting Inc. is hiring for an Underwriter, Construction to develop, shape and influence the execution of underwriting strategy and standards to achieve the financial objectives across all our products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Underwrite new and renewal business by reviewing and analyzing insured's course of construction applications. Negotiate terms and conditions of coverage to meet client needs. Ensure policies are compliant with industry regulations and standards.
- Support consistent underwriting best practices, in accordance with underwriting guidelines, to ensure rating, pricing, profitability, and structuring adequacy.
- Ability to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions effectively based on increased level of authority.
- Renders alternative outcomes for more difficult situations and makes real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment characterized by ambiguity and change.
- Work with management, the Insured, its broker and outside counsel on contract terms and conditions, as well as pricing, terms & conditions, and deal structure for complex risks.
- Establish and maintain strong professional and personal relationships with the national brokerage community to facilitate growth of the company’s book, with the goal of driving new business and maintaining profitability.
- Makes independent marketing calls to brokers and prospective insureds. Contributes to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence.
- Performs related duties as requested to include, report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the product line unit.
REQUIREMENTS:
•University Related Degree
•3+ years of underwriting experience - preferably in construction
•CIP/FCIP designation or in progress
•Strong analytical aptitude and critical thinking as demonstrated through work assignments.
•Ability to work in dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions.
•Proficient with underwriting analytical tools and technology
•Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
•Oral and written bilingualism an asset (English /French)
•Superior customer service skills and business acumen
•Computer skills that including Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Applied EPIC
