The Opportunity:
We are looking for a driven, results-oriented, team player to join us. This is a great opportunity to work alongside industry experts, develop client relationships, work as part of a dynamic and successful team and grow a book of business to support our ambitious growth goals as a Production Underwriter. This role supports our Vancouver based Commercial Property & Casualty team. We are currently hybrid with the expectation all employees can come into our Vancouver office.
Sales: Strategic Business Development and Product Innovation
Identifies new growth opportunities with key brokers and ensure they are qualified and meet with the organization's appetiteDevelop broker clientele by networking to identify new clients and generate lists of prospective focus brokersConduct marketing visits to build broker relationships and advertise B&W offeringsMaintain existing broker relationships to solicit renewals and generate new businessDevelop marketing strategies to compete with other companiesUtilize other Burns & Wilcox offices via referrals to place businessEnsure prompt and courteous client service is provided to all agents and brokersWork collaboratively with other Underwriters on the team develop ownership of a book of regional business
Underwriting: Analyzing Risk and Placing Business
Maintain knowledge of carriers’ underwriting guidelines and/or brokerage marketsObtain adequate underwriting information for quoting, binding, and issuingReview coverage requirements, prices, and conditionsNegotiate prices, terms, and conditionsSubmit quality submissions to marketsProvide consultation to brokers regarding differences between quotes and coveragesPromptly review inspections to verify quality of riskEnsure all files are documented properly to avoid potential E&O’sMaintain carrier relationshipsStay abreast of underwriting practices and maintain licenses and certifications QualificationsQualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceCIP or equivalent industry experienceProvincial License or eligibility for obtainingHigh Industry Participation5+ years of Commercial Insurance experienceStrong underwriting expertise strongly preferredStrong knowledge of domestic and international Commercial markets About Our CompanyWhen someone needs insurance coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox Canada. Burns & Wilcox Canada offers comprehensive solutions for retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes. Burns & Wilcox Canada is a subsidiary of the H.W. Kaufman Group. No other specialty insurance organization can match the unique ability of the H.W. Kaufman Group to broker, write, insure and finance the most highly specialized risks in the world.