Commercial Underwriter, Strata

Specialty Program Group Canada (SPG Canada) is a leading Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise focused on providing innovative insurance solutions. They are seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter to join their Strata Underwriting team, where the successful candidate will build broker relationships and drive growth and profitability through risk analysis and underwriting decisions.ResponsibilitiesPerform risk analysis using internal and external data resources for the purpose of quoting, negotiating, and authorizing the renewal of existing policies and acceptance of new opportunities for risks of a low to moderate complexity, based on guidelines and retention goals of the companyHandle endorsement requests within delegated authority and independently engage with brokers to clarify intent of requests or seek missing informationDevelop and support professional business partnerships with brokers by providing prompt service, responding to inquiries, acting proactively, taking ownership of issues, and resolving them with a solution-oriented approachCommunicate underwriting decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional mannerMake underwriting decisions based on imperfect information, where requiredBuild and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including attending industry-related seminars and networking events as necessaryNegotiate coverage with brokers within delegated authority parametersManage, strengthen, and grow a book of profitable businessMaintain compliance with established corporate guidelines and delegated authority parametersWork independently to meet deadlines while following company guidelines to accomplish goalsTake ownership of work-related activities and follow through on commitmentsDeal effectively with pressure, maintain a positive outlook, and recover quickly from setbacksPrioritize and complete tasks to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time framesTake personal responsibility and action toward learning and implementing new ideas, methods, and technologiesDemonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbalExhibit good decision-making and analytical skillsDocument assigned files to ensure completeness, compliance, and quality in line with documentation standards, maintaining a paper-free environment by uploading documents to company systemsComplete loss reports and post-claim underwriting reviewsSkillsHave 1 – 3 year of commercial P&C underwriting or commercial brokering experienceExperience with Commercial Property risks (Residential Realty, Strata, Condos, Townhomes, etc.) is considered an assetHold a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation (or are actively pursuing)Hold a broker license, or can qualify to obtain within 90 daysProficiency in Microsoft OfficeFamiliar with the basic legal structures in CanadaBenefitsDental careExtended health carePaid time-offRRSP matchVision careCompany OverviewAt SPG Canada, we are insurance entrepreneurs united by a bold vision: to aggregate strengths and deliver unmatched value as Canada's largest Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise (DUAE). It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://spgcanada.ca.



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