Underwriter - Long Haul Trucking (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

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 

• Responsible for the successful evaluation, selection, negotiation and pricing for assigned policies to ensure a profitable book of business within established underwriting authorities
• Complete data entry of policy information to ensure timeliness and accuracy of transactions
• Ensure endorsements, renewals, reissues and cancellations are reviewed and analyzed in accordance with corporate standards and guidelines
• Assist in achieving overall renewal rate increases based on exposure and rate adequacy guidelines
• Analyze new business for profitability with guidance from a more senior underwriter by assessing exposures and hazards, including loss prevention where required
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with brokers and/or customers to enhance understanding of the target market and to contribute to quality service, problem solving, and risk selection all within company service standards
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes including competitive analysis and market conditions
• Cordial interaction with brokers and customers to ensure their satisfaction and high level of business retention
• Participate in the communication and education of brokers concerning the corporate underwriting philosophy, policies, and procedures as required
• Consistently apply best business practices towards compliance, internal control and operational risk controls

Who You Are 

• Post-secondary school education and/or equivalent on the job experience
• Attained or working towards completing courses towards the CIP and CRM designation 
• A minimum of 3-5 years fleet underwriting experience in long haul trucking is required
• Working knowledge of underwriting techniques, guidelines, rating programs, risk information sources, coverages, underwriting/technical knowledge and computer workflow procedures

Please note: Internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of position being posted.

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