Commercial Underwriter

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Pitcher & Doyle is hiring for a Intermediate/Senior Underwriter to develop profitable, long-term accounts and broker relationships for a National Dealership program by assessing risk eligibility and negotiating appropriate pricing and terms for New Business & Renewals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical underwriting expertise for your Portfolio of Dealership accounts including Property, Casualty and Garage lines of business

Working for a national MGA, accept risks on behalf of the insurer subject to established authority levels

Analyze and evaluate results for your National Portfolio using individual or collaborative judgment to ensure that profit and growth goals are met

While working in a team environment, provide exceptional service to your assigned brokers and their portfolio

Mentor junior underwriting staff aiding in their career development

Communicate results, outstanding issues, national industry trends and business opportunities to the Management team

Build strong relationships with our key brokers working with them to generate new business opportunities

Provide support for special projects and any other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

University / College degree

Minimum 5 years of Commercial underwriting experience

CIP designation or working towards completion

CRM, FCIP is an asset

In-depth technical knowledge and experience working in both property/casualty and automobile (Garage) lines of business

Exceptional knowledge of Commercial underwriting principles, concepts and methodologies

Extensive knowledge of Regional Commercial rates and pricing to effectively underwrite and attract target business across Canada

Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team

Strong oral and written communication skills

Computer skills that including Microsoft Office

Superior customer service skills and business acumen

Pitcher & Doyle is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.