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Senior Underwriter

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1 Toronto Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5C 2V6
full-time . April 30, 2024

Description

RAISING THE BAR
RAISE Underwriting is an independently owned, Canadian Managing General Agent (MGA), dedicated to being an industry-leading supplier of risk insurance and surety products through transparency, honesty, and integrity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Underwriting of construction and property policies including but not limited to builders’ risk, wrap up liability, CGL, umbrella/excess, inland marine including contractor’s equipment, and commercial property
- Analyzing new business and project extensions and providing terms-based RAISE’s underwriting guidelines
- Developing clear and concise underwriting proposals for accounts which may fall outside underwriting authority
- Negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing within the parameters of RAISE’s program underwriting guidelines/authorities
- Identifying opportunities to upsell coverage, limits, or products
- Maintaining high levels of service with solutions-orientated approach
- Building a network of relationships with brokers and various markets
- Keeping current on industry and market trends and sharing knowledge internally and with clients
- Monitoring the current portfolio and assisting with peer audits on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with existing/new contracts
- Contributing to the expansion of the RAISE brand through marketing with existing and new broker partners

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 4 years of underwriting experience
- University degree/college diploma or equivalent experience
- CIP or FCIP designation, preferred
- High level of customer service and proven success in building and maintaining effective business relationships
- Ability to analyze and evaluate contract language
- Strong interpersonal, communication, excel and word skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills


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