Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.
More information is available on the company’s website at: www.alliant.com.
Commercial Insurance Underwriter - First Nations
This position is preferred in our Ottawa office or may be remote for the highly qualified candidate.

SUMMARY

Responsible for reviewing, underwriting and rating broker submissions for new and renewal business for Insurance Program for First Nations. Ensures content of submissions is complete; obtains additional information from Retail Producers and Account Managers as needed. Markets to carrier to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, define coverage’s, and determine commissions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Six (6) or more years related work experience; knowledge of insurance industry preferred
Requires a valid insurance license; must continue to meet requirements for license renewal
Requires a valid driver’s license

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
Good problem solving and time management skills
Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products

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We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees’ needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.
For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the “Apply Now” button.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
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• Underwrites a book of business both new and renewal in accordance with underwriting guidelines;
• Analyzes policies and endorsements to identify errors, omissions or discrepancies to ensure agreement with application, quote, proposal, and/or binder;
• Orders necessary reports or documents that are critical to the underwriting process such as credit, location, motor vehicle, and/or inspection reports, as well as building cost estimates;
• Analyzes inspection reports to accept or reject new business;
• Issues policies and endorsements; binds coverage and coordinates binders/evidences;
• Prepares Renewal Specifications as required by management;
• Coordinates the preparation of policy delivery with all related documents;
• Services Account Manager calls, answers questions regarding client coverage, limits and deductibles;
• Maintains files for submissions and written or lost business;
• Maintains client suspense and conducts follow-ups as appropriate;
• Serves as a technical expert, assisting Account Managers to resolve complex issues;
• Assists in training of Assistant Underwriters and administrative staff;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Other duties as assigned.