Finance & Insurance | Underwriter, Commercial New Business - FT

Location and status

• Victoria or Burnaby, BC
• Full-time, Permanent (35 hrs/week)
• In-Office, Monday to Friday
• Acera’s total compensation offerings are based on pay for performance that recognizes exceptional individual and company performance.  The typical hiring range for this position is from $70,000 to $90,000 CAD annually; the pay offering is based on location and will vary depending on related education, client service experience, proven knowledge, skills, and internal equity. 

Job Summary:

Underwrite Commercial Accounts with main focus on New Business opportunities optimizing our Lloyd’s Coverholder contracts to grow our Acera portfolio.

Essential Job Functions:

Primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• New Business Production will be the focus of this role for our Acera Brokers Teams
• Analyze property and liability requests for primarily quotes, would include supporting renewals, policy changes with recommend innovative solutions;
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance to our Lloyd’s Underwriting guidelines.
• Negotiate and underwrite business using our Acera philosophies and strategies;
• Refer risks that are not within assigned authority levels;
• Proactively grow our portfolio through strategy, development and implementation in tandem with Acera Program Services Team
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of contracts, forms, wordings and company products;
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the commercial team;
• Participate in regular Team meetings; annual contract renewals and planning sessions;
• Attend company functions and Industry events; Remain up to date with industry knowledge;
• Prioritize daily time-sensitive tasks and manage workload
• Support your colleagues during absences and busy periods
• Mentor, provide feedback and participate in meetings and daily work processes/discussions
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, and industry standards
• Participate in learning opportunities to develop skill-set and knowledge
• Develop personal development plan and participate in Company performance review process
• All other duties as directed by management.

Competencies & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of commercial underwriting experience;
• Previous commercial underwriting experience is required; 
• Completion of or working towards a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation;
• University degree would be considered an asset;
• Knowledge of Commercial Insurance wordings;
• Strong analytical, assessment, decision-making, and organizational skills;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer skills;
• Reliable; Solution-oriented with ability to problem-solve
• Motivated and a self-starter with strong time management skills;
• Ability to multi-task and work in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of Epic brokerage management system
• Positive attitude and ability to work with team
• Ability to self-manage and maintain a varying workload
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solution-oriented with ability to problem-solve