Agile Underwriting Solutions (Agile) has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Senior Commercial Underwriter. This is a remote position based in Ontario, however we are open to a hybrid set up based out of our Calgary, AB, Dartmouth, NS, or Surrey, BC office. We are seeking candidates with commercial property and casualty underwriting experience.
Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $76,000 to $95,000. Your rate of pay will be determined based on your individual qualifications and experience while considering internal equity.
Agile also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success.
Reason for Vacancy: This posting is to fill a current vacancy on our team
Agile is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.
What we offer:
- High-growth company environment with great opportunity for development
- Competitive compensation structure and bonuses
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
- Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs
- Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
The opportunity:
The Senior Commercial Underwriter will develop and grow the business by writing new business, managing a renewal portfolio and bringing existing products across Canada while maintaining profitability, and delivering exceptional response times.
In this role you will:
- Property & casualty production underwriting
- Underwriting basic to moderately complex books of commercial property and casualty products, coverage, pricing, production and delivery, risk management and managing local brokerage plans
- Quoting and underwriting new business as presented by a broker's office
- Underwriting and negotiating renewals
- Achieving assigned monthly production goals
- Ensuring customer service standards are met
- Applying underwriting guidelines
Here’s what you bring:
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a property/casualty underwriter
- Experience working for an MGA an asset
- Completion of CIP/CAIB/CRM or working towards it
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Excellent time management and ability to multitask
- Exceptional customer service and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills & existing broker relationships
- Ability to take initiative and work effectively with minimal direction
AI Statement: As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to let you know that while our recruitment system includes AI capabilities, these are never used to screen, evaluate, or select candidates. The only AI functionality that Westland uses is for transcribing notes during candidate calls, and this occurs with your consent. These tools aren't used to make any hiring decisions throughout our recruitment process.
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You belong here
We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Agile Underwriting Solutions proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.
At Agile, you will feel the power of community. Agile Underwriting Solutions is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Agile Underwriting Solutions encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at
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