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Underwriting Specialist

Location:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:22nd Apr 2008
Closing Date:30th May 2008
Posted By:Aviva Canada
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Underwriting Specialist

Aviva Canada

Job Summary

Reporting to the Commercial Lines Manager, the underwriting specialist will manage a book of business, while writing complex risks or risk requiring specific technical knowledge and skills within a specific segment.

The incumbent will develop and maintain strong Broker relationships within specific segments. More precisely, he/she will act as the center of underwriting expertise for a specific business segment within the branch; maintain specialized knowledge of market trends, pricing levels and legal requirements within the specific business segments.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and negotiate terms and pricing for New and Renewal business with Broker partners.

Develop relationships with existing Brokers who share knowledge and expertise in specific portfolios, classes of business or market segments and increase our penetration with those Brokers.

Provide guidance and share specialized technical knowledge.

Provide instructions for issuance of new business as well as renewals.

Experience/Required Skills

8 - 10 YEARS experience in a senior underwriting capacity writing mid-market commercial business including minimum 3 to 5 years developing a high level of expertise within their specialized business segment

Ability to develop and implement solution oriented approaches to writing business while adhering to basic underwriting principles and maintaining attention to profit.

A high level of technical skill is a requirement of this position with a focus on a specialized line of business, coverage area, portfolio, class of business or market segment.

Education

CIP Designation or equivalent.

Community College Diploma with insurance focus.

Bachelor's Degree

Please quote salary expectations with application
 
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