Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter - IW-200

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Job number: IW-200

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Job title: Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter

Location: Montreal

Description

Are you an Intermediate Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter looking for an opportunity where your expertise in automobile and home insurance is truly valued?

A great opportunity is available with a large Canadian insurer that has been in business for over 150 years , known for its stability, expertise, and team of seasoned professionals. The position is available in Montreal and Ottawa .

Your expertise will be at the heart of the role

You will focus on risk analysis, problem-solving, and providing excellent service to brokers.

You will be responsible for preparing detailed analyses including recommendations and conditions for files requiring higher-level approval, managing transactions that brokers cannot complete independently, and handling complex underwriting, billing, and pricing inquiries received by phone and email.

You will also serve as a resource for the broker network, guiding them on products and guidelines while providing detailed explanations regarding premium variations and underwriting issues.

What’s in store for you?

- Permanent position
- Salary between $51,300 and $94,400 , based on experience
- 7.5% annual bonus based on your performance and the company’s performance
- 3 weeks of vacation or more per year depending on experience + 5 personal days
- Hybrid work model with 1 day per week in the office
- 36.25-hour workweek , Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Comprehensive group insurance 100% paid by the employer , available from day 1
- Group RRSP with employer contribution from day 1




- DPSP with a 4.5% employer contribution
- Employee share purchase plan with employer contribution
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness spending account
- $250 for your home office equipment
- Complete computer equipment provided by the employer
- Social club, summer and Christmas events
- A stable team with senior professionals willing to share their knowledge

How you will make an impact:

- You will prepare detailed analyses including recommendations and conditions for all files requiring higher-level approval.
- You will manage all transactions that brokers cannot complete independently (new business, policy changes, reinstatements, underwriting notices).
- You will handle and process complex underwriting, billing, and pricing inquiries received by phone and email.
- You will serve as a resource for the broker network, guiding them on products and guidelines while providing detailed explanations regarding premium variations and underwriting issues.
- You will analyze intermediate to advanced-complexity files and make decisions on exception requests (underwriting and billing) within established authority limits.

What we’re looking for:

- You have at least 2 years of underwriting experience
- Fluency in French and English is required
- Robust analytical skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service

Location: Montreal or Ottawa | Hybrid

Ready to take the next step in your underwriting career and join a well-established Canadian insurer where your expertise truly matters?

Information

- City: Montreal
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Education: Insurance Diploma
- Minimum experience required: 1 to 2 Years
- Salary (annually): from $51,300 to $94,400
- Contact email: [email protected]

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