At Client we believe our people are our most key asset.
We offer a dynamic & challenging work environment, training and development opportunities and we believe in work/life balance.
We currently have an opening in our SRD Underwriting Department in reporting to our
Ottawa office for an Underwriter I.
What can you expect?
The Underwriter I will join our team of 25 colleagues in our dynamic SRD Underwriting Department.
What is in it for you?
Client Canada offers a thriving culture to bring your authentic self to work
- A company with a strong Brand and strong results to match
- Culture of internal mobility, collaboration and valued partnership with the business.
- Employee Resource Groups, which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations. Additionally, access to the IDEA community
- Competitive pay
We will count on you to:
- Reviews and analyzes submissions
- Identifies and obtains additional information required to conduct a proper analysis of risk including cross-referencing with other departments
- Assesses exposure and determines rates, terms and conditions of coverage in accordance with underwriting guidelines
- Negotiates terms and conditions with brokers
- Signs policies and authorizes transmittal of documents to brokers and markets as required
- Prepares and maintains periodic reports pertinent to the ongoing operation
- Services current accounts
- Provides advice and expertise to other underwriters on underwriting issues
- Develops and maintains an awareness of claims and exposures
- Maintains an awareness of market conditions, profitability initiatives and competitions
- IT/Cyber
- Performs other related duties as requires
What you need to have:
- Post secondary education in insurance, business administration or related discipline
- 1 to 3 years work experience in insurance industry
- Fluently bilingual in both written and oral French is required
- Familiarity with the IT sector or an equivalent combination of skills and experience
- Outstanding customer service and negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical, logical, organized and decisive
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively function in a team environment
- Computer literate in Word, Excel and Outlook
Kick-off Notes:
- Entry level 1-3 years of experience in the industry
- Bilingual French/English
- Opportunity to convert to FTE
- MS Office
- Remote to start, moving to a hybrid model at some point
- Team of 25
- Needs to work well in a team environment as well as individually
- More than 50% of client employees have been with the company 10+ years
- Start ASAP