Insurance Underwriter - Agribusiness

Senior or Intermediate Agribusiness Underwriter – Now Hiring!

KENT & ESSEX MUTUAL INSURANCE is a well-established local mutual insurance company in Chatham that takes pride in our dedicated team which provides exceptional customer service to our policyholders and our broker business partners. We are a progressive company that believes in ongoing training and development opportunities for our team as well as a focus on giving back to our community. We provide a competitive compensation package which includes a comprehensive benefit package and pension.

We are seeking a dynamic and results oriented team member who possesses first-hand knowledge of the farming industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for issuing new business, policy renewals, endorsements and cancellations for farm risks (some residential) in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and your level of underwriting authority. The ability to develop strong working relationships with our broker partners is key to the success of this position. This position will report directly to the Manager of Agribusiness.

The position responsibilities are as follows:

• Assess and evaluate risks within the agribusiness portfolio.


• Negotiations of renewal terms.


• Processing new policies, renewals, and policy changes per our underwriting guidelines.


• Proactively manage business development opportunities.


• Review underwriting request providing support to brokers confirming the correct rate and clarifying or explaining underwriting rules to ensure they are applied accurately.


• Order and assess of inspections or other underwriting information for use in your analysis of critical risk hazards.


• Develop and maintain effective relationships with our broker partners and within our own team.


• Provide product training and support to brokers.


• Participate in insurance industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development and team building.

Qualifications for the position are:

• 3-5 years of farm underwriting experience or equivalent knowledge of the farming/agricultural industry.


• Farm/agribusiness background (personal or professional) and/or graduate of an agricultural program would be an asset.


• A general knowledge of building construction and residential properties is beneficial.


• Dependable, organized and willingness to learn.


• Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions with brokers and coworkers.


• A team player with exceptional communication and customer service skills.


• Experience with Guidewire would be an asset.


• CIP designation (or actively pursuing).


• Demonstrates a high level of respect for confidentiality.

If you feel this is the job for you, please apply in confidence to Human Resources via email. Preference will be given to applicants with insurance experience. This role can be a hybrid or a remote role depending on your location within Ontario.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Dental care


• Disability insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Extended health care


• Life insurance


• On-site gym


• On-site parking


• Paid time off


• Wellness program


• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday


• No weekends

Work Location: Remote