Senior Farm Underwriter

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3>
<p>The Senior Farm Underwriter is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of complex and high premium volume business according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.</p>
<h3>Job Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.</li>
<li>Arrange reinsurance or subscribing companies where appropriate.</li>
<li>Determine eligibility for policy renewals based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data.</li>
<li>Communicate decisions, and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.</li>
<li>Act as a subject matter expert for insurance policies, processes, regulations and audit.</li>
<li>Mentor and train less experienced team members.</li>
<li>Participate in periodic work reviews for quality assurance purposes.</li>
<li>Support the development and implementation of business change.</li>
<li>Ensure efficient handling of work assignments, including calls.</li>
<li>Influence team members in a positive manner, and provide short term direction effectively working towards team goals.</li>
<li>Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Five years of Farm / Agri-Business / Agri-Commercial industry experience.</li>
<li>Post-secondary education or related business experience.</li>
<li>Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.</li>
<li>Excellent decision making skills with the ability to provide justification.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions.</li>
<li>Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers , a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Diversity Equity, Inclusion& Belonging</strong><br/>At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.</p>
<p>We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.</p>
<p>We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com .</p></p>
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