Underwriter, Personal Lines (ECH-ON)

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

Get ready to drive your career forward. Life at Echelon is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates' career growth and ongoing professional development – and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results.

We are caring. We are leaders. We are innovators. We are collaborative.

We work hard and play hard. We're about doing what's right and feeling good about it.

Position Details

What You Will Do

The Underwriter will provide underwriting and risk analysis on Personal Lines Insurance Programs. 

• Knowledge of core products including non-standard personal lines auto, motorcycle and other recreational vehicle insurance
• Underwriting and pricing of new business, endorsements and renewals of a straightforward nature, while adhering to established policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Effectively interpret insurance policy wordings to assess risk determining acceptability, classification and rating
• Will be required to work within set authority levels and/or referral processes
• Works collaboratively with both internal and external partners to resolve matters in a professional manner 
• Effectively builds a professional rapport with Brokers and Agents 
• Maintains service level agreements 
• Develop and manage internal relationships to improve cross functional communications

Who You Are

• 1 + years Personal Lines experience
• College or University education in a related field is required
• Enrollment in the CIP program is an asset
• Proficient with MS Office 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet departmental deadlines
• Strong mathematical skills and problem solving skills 
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and decision making abilities
• Excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

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 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 the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance 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.

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