Underwriting Specialist, Corporate Casualty

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Overview

Are you someone with strong leadership capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment? As someone with excellent communication, technical and organizational skills, you will utilize exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.

We’re looking for our next Specialist, Casualty, Commercial Underwriting. Could It Be You?

Under the direction of the AVP of Munich Re Canada Corporate, the Casualty Underwriting Specialist is responsible for the marketing and underwriting of excess casualty insurance, directly with brokers and intermediaries. This role is based out of our Toronto office.

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• Monitor market conditions and activities of existing and potential Clients and competitors.
• Assesses and approve risk changes on existing accounts.
• Underwrite and price moderately to highly complex business in accordance with company guidelines, appetite and philosophy and within the limits authorized by the Head of Department.
• Demonstrate superior negotiation skills, facilitating and managing the complexities and challenges associated with sourcing business.
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to team members.
• Analyze corporate portfolio and advise of ways to improve efficiency and opportunities.
• Participate in developing risk appetite and underwriting strategies for casualty business.
• Review and approve policy wordings with recommendations on any noted deficiencies brought to the attention of the Broker.
• Prepare and deliver seminars for our Brokers and/or Clients.
• Prepare reports as may be required.
• Market the products, capabilities and services of the department across Canada to support achievement of department goals.
• Represent Corporate F&C Canada in working groups and expert networks, as appropriate.
• Provide information, guidance and advice to Brokers & Clients, including alternative solutions when appropriate.
• Keep current on systems, underwriting rating tools and underwriting guidelines.

So are YOU our next Specialist, Casualty, Commercial Underwriting? You are if…

• First and foremost, you demonstrate a natural desire to provide exceptional client service through their energy, enthusiasm, and initiative.

In addition, we are looking for the following qualifications:

• CIP/FCIP/CRM designation or progression towards would be an asset.
• Prior experience with operational power, heavy manufacturing, energy, mining, construction and civil projects would be considered an asset.
• 5 to 10 years of experience underwriting excess casualty insurance preferably with a focus on large industrial risks.
• High degree of drive, self-motivation, continuing development and proven ability to work independently.
• Solid grasp of commercial general liability insurance products and wordings.
• Previous experience with insurance business development and sales would be an asset.
• Strong computer ability, specifically with MS Office Products
• Post-secondary education with a focus on business.
• Strong analytical, negotiating and investigative competencies.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing environment and situations.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and team building skills.

In addition to an exciting job opportunity, we offer the following…

• A comprehensive total rewards financial program which includes extensive flexible benefits and pension.
• Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize your on-going success.
• A hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting.
• You will be exposed to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow your skills and career with both local and global colleagues and partners.

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Munich Re/Temple Insurance is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact [email protected] as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.