Underwriting Specialist Jobs

Education/skills acquired at post-secondary level or equivalent, or a combination of education and work experience.

Highly organized with good organizational skills and capable of handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Knowledge of Group Insurance would be an asset but is not required.

Complete Monthly Reports for the department used in the Renewal and Financial Process including reports supporting other Underwriting regions.

Address internal queries via email in a timely and effective manner.

Maintain medical knowledge and stay current on underwriting approaches

Minimum 3 years of experience as an Individual Life Underwriter

Analytical, judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Knowledge of medicine and risk factors

Service-oriented attitude with interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with our internal and external partners

Continuous improvements that focus on enhancing your work and our clients’ experience #makeadifference

All other duties that maybe assigned by Manager and or underwriters

Enter policy data into various Starr platforms – Salesforce, Camillion, Lynx, Risk Decisioner, RMS, Ice, etc.

Preparing policy wordings and endorsements as required

Obtain renewal information from brokers, prepare file for underwriter

Liaise with various HO departments

Set up new policy documents and maintain integrity of files, e-filing.

Implementing an up-to-date system to maintain and document regulatory requirements, industry best practices, trends and business requirements.

Mentoring and guiding less experienced underwriters in handling underwriting issues; developing and delivering corresponding training according to departmental needs.

Providing solutions and support for large and complex underwriting risk evaluation processes in a given line of business.

Ensure that complete and appropriate underwriting requirements are completed while at the same time practicing effective expense management.

Actively participate in the development, implementation, and management of New Business initiatives.

Exceptional priority management with ability to work effectively under deadlines, balance published service times with an appropriate customer.

Expert knowledge of insurance contract law and state legislative requirements as they relate to the underwriting and issue of insurance contracts.

You obsess about customers, listen, engage, and act for their benefit.

Minimum 15 years underwriting experience and ability to provide a high level of underwriting expertise.

Review application forms, changes and underwriting evidence, determine appropriate underwriting requirements and make risk assessment to appropriate risk category

5 – 8 years work experience in individual underwriting, three of which has been at an intermediate level

Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, internet and database computer software

Comprehensive knowledge of medical and financial terminology

Well-developed analytical and problem resolution skills

Provide Underwriting opinion on contestable and non-contestable claims including providing recommendations on complex claims issues, policy provisions and payments.

Assist with budgeted profitability targets as identified by senior management for the zone

Post-secondary education OR equivalent industry training and experience.  Insurance industry accreditation is desirable

Manage and service an existing renewal book of commercial property insurance of the AIG Eastern Canadian Property portfolio 

Minimum 5 years of experience managing a large and diverse portfolio of property business including large, complex risks

Experience working with loss control engineering data in a property underwriting context

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Post-Secondary Education OR equivalent industry education and experience

Minimum 7 years of Financial Institutions or Financial Lines experience managing a large and diverse book of business from multiple brokers

Risk analysis and technical skills

Strong analysis and decision-making skills

Coverage analysis of manuscript forms with the ability to tailor them to specific client needs

Pricing analysis using data analytics and modeling tools

Monitor and assess competitive factors in the market to keep informed of changing conditions to report to management.

Post-secondary school education and/or equivalent on the job experience.

6. Work collaboratively on special projects and assignments requiring advanced technical skills and knowledge.

Maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes including competitive analysis and information.

Assist in the price monitoring, risk selection and data quality performance reviews for the purpose of building knowledge and expertise.

Provide direction to support staff on data entry into the underwriting and pricing systems.

Strong organizational, time-management and analytical skills

Accountable for maintenance of team pipeline, adherence to pipeline management process and daily review of pipeline reporting

Adhere to applicable compliance obligations including Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing and internal Anti-Fraud Policy requirements

Train, coach and mentor Managers and hold a monthly ‘one on one’ session to discuss individual progress

Stand as the point of escalation for Managers

Manage and respond to the escalation inbox

Solid time management & organizational skills

Ability to apply technical knowledge to complex case works

Demonstrates ability to work productively in high pressure environment and effectively and proactively manage challenging situations

Liaises with other RGA departments to share knowledge and assist with client projects, as necessary

College diploma or University degree or equivalent working experience

7-10 years of experience in direct or reinsurance underwriting, working in High Net Worth and large case underwriting

• Post-secondary education and/or equivalent on the job experience

• Working knowledge of other functional areas (i.e., Claims, Actuarial, Finance, SIU)

• 6+ years’ experience in the insurance industry ideally specializing in property & casualty underwriting.

• Strong writing and communication skills an asset

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• OTL/RIBO licensed is required, CIP/FCIP or actively working towards is preferred.