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Description

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The Underwriter I (Personal Lines Mono-Line) is responsible for underwriting moderately complex personal lines insurance risks. This position evaluates, rates, and processes insurance requests for auto insurance products. The Underwriter I is customer-focused and looks for ways to improve the customer experience. The Underwriter I develops and maintains relationships with brokers to build lasting and profitable relationships. The Underwriter I provides work review and approval to staff in less senior positions. This role is about building relationships and continuously learning and developing knowledge about the end customers' needs through the broker.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Proficient knowledge of the coverages of insurance products and related provincial/federal legislation applicable to Personal Lines (Auto and Property)
- Proficient knowledge of the Principles & Practices of Insurance
- Proficient knowledge and skill of the interpretation, procedures, rating, and application of established criteria and determine appropriate premium, coverages, and deductibles for insurance products.
- Fundamental knowledge reinsurance principles.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
A two-year diploma from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study, such as Business, or defined equivalency.

EXPERIENCE
1 - 3 years experience in underwriting.