Job FunctionsReviewing underwriting details for new and existing accounts against various binding authoritiesAttending marketing and insurer meetings to gain knowledge of market conditions and competitorsCreating rate sheets in compliance with binding authorities and referring risks as needed to various markets in accordance with those authoritiesQuoting new and renewal terms to Account Executives and Account ManagersEnsuring Axis’ policies and procedures are compliant with various binding authoritiesReviewing and submitting monthly bordereaux for each of the binding authoritiesInvestigating bordereaux discrepanciesParticipating in audits of various binding authoritiesEngaging in new and renewal negotiations for various binding authoritiesIssuing policy documents in compliance with various binding authorities, as required.
Job Requirements3+ years Commercial or Personal Lines insurance experience (experience in both considered an asset)General Insurance Agent Level 2 license through the Insurance Council of British Columbia or an equivalent license in the individual’s province of residence, with the ability to obtain a British Columbia licenseCAIB, CIP, CRM, or other insurance designations considered an assetPost Secondary degree considered assetExperience using EPIC broker management system an asset
SkillsCommercial or Personal Lines insurance experience (experience in both considered an asset)General Insurance Agent Level 2 license through the Insurance Council of British Columbia or an equivalent license in the individual’s province of residence, with the ability to obtain a British Columbia licenseCAIB, CIP, CRM, or other insurance designations considered an assetPost Secondary degree considered assetExperience using EPIC broker management system an assetPassionate about providing friendly, professional serviceMaking a positive difference to those around youSharing ideas and working with a great team of proactive, innovative thinkersLearning, growing, and pushing past barriersLiving with integrityTaking ownership of your work and actions
Axis Insurance Managers Inc. dares to be Elite. We strive to be the best in our industry, helping people protect what matters most to them. We innovate. We collaborate. We push ourselves, and one another, to be more than we were the day before. To work with us means approaching each day with a passion for what you do, knowing that you make a difference – to your clients, to your colleagues, to yourself.
We’re looking for people who are continuously growing – from Good to Great, from Great to Elite.We’re looking for YOU.As an Underwriter II a typical day might include:
- Reviewing underwriting details for new and existing accounts against various bindingauthorities
- Attending marketing and insurer meetings to gain knowledge of market conditions and competitors
- Creating rate sheets in compliance with binding authorities and refers risks as needed to various markets in accordance with those authorities
- Quoting new and renewal terms to Account Executives and Account Managers
- Ensuring Axis’ policies and procedures are compliant with various binding authorities
- Reviewing and submits monthly bordereaux for each of the binding authorities
- Investigating bordereaux discrepancies
- Participating s in audits of various binding authorities
- Engaging in new and renewal negotiations for various binding authorities
- Issuing policy documents in compliance with various binding authorities, as required.
- Adhering to department targets
- Monitoring the profitability of the different authorities
- Adhering to Claims administration as per the binding authorities
- Participating in internal and external networking opportunities
- Supporting technology initiatives, optimization, and adoption
- Serving as peer review on referrals going to insurer partners
You are passionate about:
- Providing friendly, professional service
- Making a positive difference to those around you
- Sharing ideas and working with a great team of proactive, innovative thinkers
- Learning, growing, and pushing past barriers
- Living with integrity
- Taking ownership of your work and actions
You’re outstanding at:
- Building relationships– with both insurers and colleagues …YOUare a people person!
- Staying on top of priorities…YOUknow every deadline and live by your To-Do list!
- Paying attention to the little things that make a big difference…YOUdot your I’s, cross your T’s, and check all your boxes to make sure it’s done right ... the first time!
- Managing your time… even in a pressure cooker, with deadlines looming, YOU keep your cool, knowing you’ve got this!
- Proactively getting stuff done…YOUfollow up and follow through!
- Working behind the scenes to ensure an exceptional customer experience…YOUknow that the customer expects excellence … and so do you!
Must haves:
- 3+ years Commercial or Personal Lines insurance experience (experience in both considered an asset)
- General Insurance Agent Level 2 license through the Insurance Council of British Columbia or an equivalent license in the individual’s province of residence, with the ability to obtain a British Columbia license
- CAIB, CIP, CRM, or other insurance designations considered an asset
- Post Secondary degree considered asset
- Experience using EPIC broker management system an asset
You want a leg up?
- CAIB, CIP, or CRM insurance designation
- Experience using the Epic broker management system
What’s in it for YOU?
- Fun!From team-building events to contests and giveaways, we believe that a happy team makes a happy workplace!
- Career potential & leadership opportunities. We pride ourselves on training and mentoring for success.
- Competitive Employee Benefits Plan.Axis has customized medical, dental, long-term disability, AD&D, critical illness, life insurance, and EAP coverage for you & your family.
- Work/Life Balance.Our offices operate 8:30am – 4:30pm, so no evenings or weekends. And we offer competitive vacation time and flex work options, meaning more time for you to get out and doYOU.
We’re excited to meet YOU!Axis Insurance Managers Inc. is committed to fostering a culture of mutual respect and inclusion, recognizing that our success is enhanced by diversity. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain top talent from a diverse candidate pool.
Life at Axis Insurance
Axis Insurance was formed in 2010 through an amalgamation of several BC based insurance brokerages with roots tracing to 1928. The experience of our combined 150 team members is uniquely positioned to serve western Canada with risk management and insurance services. As a result of a strong focus on our core practice industries, our experts have become thought leaders in their fields. Through our vast network of Assurex Global partnerships, we serve both domestic and international clients. Our vision is to be the best in class in every category in our industry.
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