Senior P&C Underwriter

We are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our expanding team, responsible for managing a portfolio of property and casualty (P&C) business within the Quebec region. This role entails cultivating relationships with key broker partners and clients, contributing to operational enhancements, and ensuring profitable growth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a portfolio of new and renewal P&C business, fostering profitable growth in target lines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance technical research and relationship-building efforts.
• Support the region’s new business objectives through targeted marketing and cross-selling initiatives.
• Ensure sound risk selection, exposure review, and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
• Foster strong relationships with brokers, clients, and prospects to deliver exceptional service and gather market insights.
• Manage multi-line account solutions, emphasizing product differentiators and value propositions.
• Contribute insights to refine underwriting processes and embrace new systems and procedures.
• Pursue continuous learning through industry events, seminars, and leveraging existing expertise.
• Undertake additional duties and projects as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience.
• Post-secondary education with relevant insurance designations preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in both French and English.
• Familiarity with P&C policy wordings and their implications on claims.
• Proactive and analytical approach to driving profitable growth.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and respect diverse perspectives.
• Skillful in providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Effective communicator in internal and external settings.
• Adaptable to change and adept at navigating new systems.
• Champion of innovation with a growth-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Collaborative team player across business units.