Personal Lines Underwriter, Farm & Specialty Lines

Personal Lines Underwriter, Farm & Specialty Lines

The Personal Lines Underwriter, Farm & Specialty Lines is responsible forunderwriting farm and sub-standard risks, writing new submissions, renewals,and endorsements within established authority. This role supports profitableportfolio growth by applying sound judgment, maintaining strong brokerrelationships, and delivering responsive, solutions-oriented service.

Keyresponsibilities

- Underwritenew business, renewals, and endorsements within established authority,guidelines, and service standards.
- Evaluaterisk quality, coverage requirements, pricing, terms, and conditions.
- Develop andmaintain effective broker relationships through timely communication andpractical underwriting solutions.
- Contributeto retention and profitable growth through effective negotiation anddisciplined account management.
- Maintainaccurate file documentation and ensure compliance with internal processes andregulatory requirements.

Experienceand education

- Post-secondaryeducation degree in business, insurance, risk management, or a related field,or equivalent experience.
- Minimum offive years of Insurance Industry experience.
- CIPdesignation, or active progress toward completion, is an asset.
- Proficiencywith underwriting systems, rating tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Skills andcompetencies

- Solidtechnical knowledge of underwriting, pricing, and risk selection.
- Stronganalytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Professionalcommunication, negotiation, and broker relationship management skills.
- Strongattention to detail, organization,



and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Cooperative,accountable, and comfortable working independently within a team environment.

Why Join Optimum?

At Optimum Group, we are proud to be a wholly owned Canadian company with internationaloperations and a people-first culture.

We offer:

- Hybrid workmodel (3 days in office)
- Centrallylocated offices accessible by public transit
- Strongcommitment to work-life balance
- Employee-focusedculture with high engagement
- Monthlyteam-building and social activities

Personal Lines Underwriter, Farm & Specialty Lines

The Personal Lines Underwriter, Farm & Specialty Lines is responsible forunderwriting farm and sub-standard risks, writing new submissions, renewals,and endorsements within established authority. This role supports profitableportfolio growth by applying sound judgment, maintaining strong brokerrelationships, and delivering responsive, solutions-oriented service.

Keyresponsibilities

- Underwritenew business, renewals, and endorsements within established authority,guidelines, and service standards.
- Evaluaterisk quality, coverage requirements, pricing, terms, and conditions.
- Develop andmaintain effective broker relationships through timely communication andpractical underwriting solutions.




- Contributeto retention and profitable growth through effective negotiation anddisciplined account management.
- Maintainaccurate file documentation and ensure compliance with internal processes andregulatory requirements.

Experienceand education

- Post-secondaryeducation degree in business, insurance, risk management, or a related field,or equivalent experience.
- Minimum offive years of Insurance Industry experience.
- CIPdesignation, or active progress toward completion, is an asset.
- Proficiencywith underwriting systems, rating tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Skills andcompetencies

- Solidtechnical knowledge of underwriting, pricing, and risk selection.
- Stronganalytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Professionalcommunication, negotiation, and broker relationship management skills.
- Strongattention to detail, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Collaborative,accountable, and comfortable working independently within a team environment.

Why Join Optimum?

At Optimum Group, we are proud to be a wholly owned Canadian company with internationaloperations and a people-first culture.

We offer:

- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid workmodel (3 days in office)
- Centrallylocated offices accessible by public transit
- Competitivecompensation package
- Strongcommitment to work-life balance
- Employee-focusedculture with high engagement
- Monthlyteam-building and social activities

Join acompany where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and yourcontributions make a real impact.

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