Associate Underwriter

We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Insurance, offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees. 

Our people are:

• Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence.
• Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work.
• Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first.
• Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun.

We also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 650 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees. Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance’s success — which they make possible.

Join our award-winning network of over 1,200 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance.

ASSOCIATE UNDERWRITER

Acera is looking for an ambitious, engaging experienced Associate Underwriter to be join our team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and distribute tasks to the team through our broker management system;
• Assist in the management of renewal lists and information trackers;
• Process new business, renewal, endorsement and cancellation documents;
• Transact premiums and reconcile accounting discrepancies;
• Ensure compliance with lloyd’s underwriting guidelines;
• Request and follow up for risk information on behalf of the underwriters;
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of contracts, forms, wordings, and company products;
• Work to ensure an exceptional internal client experience;
• Provide support during colleagues' absences and during busy periods;
• Participate in learning opportunities to develop skills and knowledge;
• Set up meeting agendas and take detailed minutes of team meetings as required;
• Create and send underwriting team updates to sales and broking teams as required;
• All other miscellaneous duties and special projects as required.

LOCATION AND STATUS:

Victoria, BC

Permanent full-time employment (35 hrs/week)

Hours: 9am - 5pm

$45K-$55K per year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Efficiency in the microsoft office suite; especially excel is required;
• Experience with insurance document management software is considered an asset;
• CIP or CAIB designation, or working towards is considered an asset;
• 1 – 3 years commercial insurance experience considered an asset;
• Previous administrative experience considered an asset;
• Exceptional interdepartmental communication.

VALUES & COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven organizational and time managements skills;
• High level of follow-up and follow through;
• Works well within a team and independently;
• Ability to dig deep, ask questions and problem solve;
• Committed to excellence in customer service;
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability in the quality and timeliness of work;
• Adaptable to change and committed to the continued betterment of processes;
• Critical thinker with attention to detail.

Acera Insurance is the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerage in Canada. We are proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated. With over 60 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon, and $1.3 billion in gross written premium, our team provides individuals, families and businesses unbiased insurance and risk management solutions that have a distinct Canadian perspective. Our collaborative work structure combines our people’s strength and expertise to offer greater value, knowledge, and resources to our personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits.

Acera Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.