Commercial Underwriter - Bilingual

Founded in 1920, Wynward Insurance Group is a progressive company known for developing innovative insurance products and services. We are proud to be 100% Canadian owned, conducting business in all provinces and territories. Our head office is located in Winnipeg, MB and there are additional offices in Halifax, London, and Regina.

Apply today and you’ll be joining a team of employees that have described Wynward as refreshing, progressive, innovative, and with an engaging team-first environment.

Wynward Insurance Group offers:

• Competitive salary
• High performance bonus program and a contribution matching pension plan
• Exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, wellness program, health spending account, etc.
• Educational reimbursement plan and continued training and development opportunities
• Remote or Hybrid work
• Professional memberships and dues covered by Wynward
• Wynward Gear
• Casual dress code

Job Description:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the bilingual Intermediate Commercial Underwriter will be responsible for the day-to-day activities involved in underwriting property and casualty business within the Ontario and Quebec region with an identified portfolio of brokers through a combination of sound underwriting and customer relationship skills.

This individual will be a motivated insurance professional who is business minded, results driven, customer focused, and based in Ontario or Quebec. This position will offer the candidate the chance to be either fully remote or hybrid based on discusses with the Regional Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess, investigate and refer as necessary commercial property and casualty renewals and new submissions using our philosophies and guidelines
• Quote and negotiate new and renewal business via selecting, assessing, and pricing risk with proven underwriting techniques
• Provide exceptional service to broker partners in the management of an existing renewal portfolio while ensuring quality underwriting standards are met.
• Order and review risk control inspections and follow-up on recommendations
• Review and analyze losses and make appropriate recommendations for loss prevention
• Collaborate with the Underwriting, Marketing/Business Development, and Management team in gathering and communicating competitive market intelligence
• Represent Wynward Insurance Group at broker visitations and various industry or trade functions to drive brand awareness.

Job Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of Commercial Underwriting experience.
• Completion of or working towards CIP / CRM designations.
• Bilingual in French and English is a requirement with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, assessment, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with MS Office software.
• Well organized, self-starter with excellent time management skills.

Wynward Insurance Group prides itself in creating and foster a workplace culture that is collaborative and rooted in the principles of integrity, passion, and hard work.

To learn more about our award-winning organization, please visit www.wynward.com