Intermediate Underwriter- Specialty Lines

About Us

Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who we are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion!
At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. 

We offer:

Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program,

Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,

Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,

Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and

Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more.

Join our growing team where everyone belongs!

Position Details

What You Will Do

Provide underwriting exceptions to specialty line guidelines when necessary while maintaining a profitable portfolio 
Revising existing underwriting guidelines and/or establishing new underwriting guideline while ensuring its within the organization’s risk appetite 
Conduct audits and generate audit reports 
Maintain in-force policies and ensure all policies are issued within service standards with the appropriate wordings, schedules, and certificates attached
Develop and maintain excellent working relationship with MGAs by providing exceptional customer service
Provide exceptional customer service by answering telephone inquiries, making outgoing calls, respond to emails and/or faxes as may be required
Track and produce daily, weekly and monthly production activity reports

Who You Are 

Post-secondary education in a related field and/or a CIP designation is required. Working towards FCIP or CRM designation is an asset.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial lines underwriting
Bilingual; French and English is required
Experience with casualty underwriting an asset
Strong product knowledge and thorough understanding of insurance policy wordings with the ability to make sound business decisions based on those wordings
Excellent analytical skills and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills both oral and written; French would be an asset
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Able to effectively set priorities to meet deadlines with a strong attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish professional relationships

What’s In It For You

Competitive total compensation and benefits package  
Annual shared success program based on performance 
Annual merit increases based on performance 
Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Plan with a matching contribution component 
Complimentary CAA Membership 

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.