Underwriter SME

Summary

Revau is in full expansion and experiencing sustained organic growth, reaffirming our commitment to revolutionizing the commercial insurance industry. We believe there is a more efficient way to access business insurance by eliminating inefficiencies, valuing expertise, and enabling brokers to grow their business.

If you are passionate about underwriting and want to actively contribute to the transformation of the commercial insurance sector within a fast-growing company, we are looking for an Underwriter to join our team.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Underwriter's main duties include risk analysis of files submitted by brokers and is responsible for underwriting requests while ensuring that the quality of risks underwritten is adequate to achieve the maximum profitability sought. They determine the terms and pricing of risks and, where necessary, call on the expertise of Team Specialists and/or product managers (PLM). They must comply with established internal standards and procedures and, where necessary, obtain the authorization of the Team Leader and/or partner insurers following a referral. In the event of a risk refusal, they must be able to justify the reasons for the refusal with succinct arguments.

Main responsibilities

New Business and Renewals

Liaise between brokers and insurers to negotiate and determine insurance terms and conditions.

Develop, underwrite and service new business in accordance with the guidelines of the various programs and contracts or as a wholesaler

Collaborate with colleagues on current and future opportunities

Understand all wordings/products and underwriting guidelines

Understand all contracts/binders and operate within them, referring as required

Review and act upon inspections and recommendations

Work with underwriters on contracts and underwriting standards

assistance to the team in charge of renewals, according to the needs

Development

Initiate and maintain a privileged relationship with brokers by offering them top-quality service

Represent the company at industry events, as required

Develop business relationships with existing and new brokers through marketing visits

Endorsements

Analyze requests for amendments by endorsement, rate them if necessary, based on the content of the request, and provide instructions to underwriting assistants.

Review and approve policy cancellations submitted by underwriting assistants.

Profile

Have min 3-5 years of commercial insurance experience

Significant portion of the Portfolio is in the Realty segment, driven by Property underwriting

AEC, DEC or insurance broker's license, an asset

CRM, CIP, FCIP, an asset

Adaptability and flexibility in the face of change

Excellent communication skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Sense of responsibility and priorities

Benefits

Offices available according to your location, hybrid model

Access to Group Insurance, Health Spending Account, Employee & Family Assistance Program and Telemedicine

Access to a retirement program with employer contributions

7 Personal days

Birthday leave

Wellness Account

Bonus program

Training reimbursement program