[Hiring] Farm Property and Casualty Underwriter II @Portage Mutual Insurance

Role Description

As an Farm Property and Casualty Underwriter II, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our underwriting team by:

• Evaluating and underwriting moderately complex farm property and casualty insurance risks in line with company guidelines and risk appetite.
• Conducting strategic risk assessments and leveraging market research to inform underwriting decisions.
• Responding to product and procedural questions from colleagues and brokers, providing guidance on complex new business, participating in post-loss underwriting reviews, and collaborating with claims on our service philosophies.

What You’ll Do:

• Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel contracts in accordance with company underwriting policies, procedures, service standards, applicable laws and regulations based on assigned authority levels.
• Process new applications, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, declines and quotes.
• Research and determine appropriate rates, apply discounts/surcharges and accurately calculate premiums.
• Request inspections in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare related correspondences and maintain supporting documentation as required.
• Provide underwriting training/coaching to new hires or new team members.
• Participate in post-loss underwriting reviews and review on claim files referred in accordance with the company’s risk appetite and service standards.
• Understand and communicate underwriting business rules and guidelines to brokers.
• Provide service to brokers in accordance with company service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience with personal lines, farm or commercial underwriting (or related equivalent).
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Consistency of applying accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail approaches.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Adaptable and continuous improvement mind-set.
• A CIP designation or actively pursuing a CIP designation (or equivalency).
• A Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary certificate is required (or an equivalent of industry experience).

Requirements

• Job Title: Farm Property and Casualty Underwriter II
• Reports To: Farm Property and Casualty Underwriter Manager
• Location: Remote - Saskatchewan
• Salary Range: $64,000 - $72,000

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Pension plan.
• Generous paid time off, including personal days.
• Access to diverse learning resources and tuition reimbursement for relevant programs.
• Bonuses recognizing achievements in pursuing insurance designations.
• Flexible work environment with options for remote, in-office, and hybrid arrangements.
• Supportive and diverse team culture.
• Commitment to making a difference in the communities served.