We are seeking a talented individual to join our Wholesale Underwriting team at Marsh as a Senior Underwriter. This position will be based in Montreal and requires a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
As a Senior Underwriter, you will have the opportunity to apply your marketing and analytical skills. Specifically, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business and ensuring a high level of service to our clients. We are seeking an individual with strong knowledge in Property, Garage, and Casualty policies.
Marsh Canada has been insuring auto dealers for over 35 years. CAP Dealer Insurance Solutions provides comprehensive general insurance for Canadian franchised new automobile and other dealerships, accessible across all provinces through a network of Marsh brokers and sub-brokers. In this role, you will manage Marsh Transportation Affinity Programs, which include binding, quoting, issuing documents, underwriting, and negotiating renewals and policy endorsements. Additionally, you will negotiate risk acceptance terms and maintain positive relations with brokers.
We will count on you to:
Review client/prospect exposure loss experience, current coverage and analyze the risk to determine the product/service requirements.
Identify potential issues in loss ratios and risk trends. Apply strategies to address them if necessary.
Communicate client needs and binding instructions to Client Representatives.
Implement and maintain a quality post-sales service plan, including ensuring the accuracy of policies and other relevant documents.
Develop a working relationship with all functions within the company to improve client service and increase cross-selling opportunities.
Participate in professional development activities/courses.
What you need to have:
10+ years of experience in commercial transportation.
Ability to manage an Affinity Agreement is preferred.
PAA, FPAA, or CRM titles obtained or in progress.
Strong understanding of underwriting philosophy, insurance contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, underwriting information, technical manuals, and statutory constraints.
Auto and garage insurance experience.
Problem-solving and critical thinking.
Team-first mentality.
Professional, friendly, and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers.
Collaborate well with others, sharing your ideas and integrating those of others.
Solid understanding of basic property/casualty/automobile insurance principles and risk management concepts.
Detail-oriented with good computer skills and proficiency in email, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What makes you stand out:
Results-oriented with a strong client service focus and understanding of the ever-changing market.
A passion for teamwork
Ability to work independently and within a team-based environment.
Why join our team:
We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable legislation, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.