Intermediate Underwriter

HSB Canada, part of Munich Re, is Canada's premier engineering-driven specialty insurer and provider of inspection, engineering and technology services that set the standard for excellence in the market. Our constantly evolving offerings lead the market in cyber, equipment breakdown, renewable energy, technology services, engineering-based risk management and inspection services. We bring technical expertise to help our clients stay ahead of complex, emerging and technology-based risks.  We dare to think big, and we are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as key priorities and a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions.          

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Location: Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary)

Primary Objectives:

Reporting to the Manager, National Underwriting, the Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting quality, risk assessment, pricing, and identification and handling of new risks and opportunities and risk-related trends​. The Underwriter will ensure they follow underwriting guidelines and deliver high-end service to internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the underwriting and growth of our profitable book of Equipment Breakdown and Specialty Lines Insurance, as well as partner with key industry leaders both internally and externally in executing business development initiatives for the Regional Hubs and Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence: Actively work on enquiries received from client companies/brokers/general agents,ensuring consistent and efficient processes for underwriting activities. Generate quotes, bind opportunities within the authority, and work with Corporate Underwriting to approve opportunities above the authority limits.
• Process & Capacity Management: Handle all levels of Equipment Breakdown accounts including underwriting and presentation to Committee of complex and sophisticated placements. Handle large hub accounts and work closely with the business development representatives for the presentation and negotiation of terms with the broker or client company underwriter. Understand the impact of loss ratios, hit ratios, written premiums and territory performance to underwrite profitably.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Collaborate closely with the Corporate Underwriting (CU) team to ensure adherence to guidelines, wordings, pricing and proper usage of available underwriting tools. Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and General Agents (GAs).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including the National Underwriting, U/W Support and Business Development leadership team, Treaty,  TRusT, Cyber and Corporate Underwriting to drive business success.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, or a related field is required.
• Professional designations such as Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and working towards Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) are strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial underwriting within an insurance company is highly desirable. A background in broking or facultative reinsurance underwriting would also be an asset.
• Strong understanding of the insurance market, underwriting principles, and risk management strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a focus on operational efficiency and process improvement.
• Bilingual capabilities (English and French) are an asset.

Company Benefits:

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We are pleased to offer our employees great benefits and resources to support their mental, physical and financial wellbeing. These include:

• An engaging and collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and development
• A hybrid work environment that combines weekly in-office and remote days. Fully remote options are offered in some locations across Canada.
• A great compensation package including an annual company bonus
• Competitive company-paid flexible health and dental benefits, starting on your first day
• Flexible dollars provided by the company to put towards a Health Spending Account and/or Wellness Spending Account
• Wellness program with tools and resources supporting your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing – on and off the job
• Participation in the DC Pension Plan with a progressive employer contribution scale based on tenure starting at 4%, plus optional company match in the RRSP plan
• Generous time off including vacation, personal days, unplanned time, Statutory Holidays and company-wide early closure half-days
• Learning and development programs and resources, including unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Education Assistance Program, and reimbursement for professional fees
• Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program

Our base salary range for this role is between $75,420 and $87,990 per year , plus an opportunity for an annual company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to internal equity.

This role is located in our Toronto office on 390 Bay St, and we operate in a hybrid work model. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. 

We do not use AI in our recruitment process - applications are reviewed by our team to ensure a fair and personalized experience.

HSB Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination.  Accommodation will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process.  If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please consult with Human Resources or contact hr@hsb.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.