At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The personal line underwriter provides underwriting support and direction to sales management and their marketing forces for the purpose of improving growth and profit opportunities for new and in-force personal lines of insurance within assigned territories. The personal line Underwrite builds and maintains agency relationships for the common purpose of providing extraordinary customer relationships, while profitably growing a multi-line book of business. The Intermediate Underwriter performs in a technical capacity, participates in quality reviews, problem solving, and other discussions, with appropriate input for solution-oriented goals.

QUALIFICATION

• Enrolled in CIP or actively pursuing designation.
• 3-5 years of Underwriting experience is preferred
• Experience in the non-standard auto market as well as experience in a broker office would be an asset
• Knowledge of the regional insurance market and the broker within the market is considered an asset
• Strong negotiation skills, customer service skills and the ability and willingness to learn
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to collaborate with peers and subordinates to reach goals as well as the ability to work well independently
  Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• File documentation is clear and within Best Practice adopted by organization
• Works with team to review policies, and procedures
• Answers difficult inquiries regarding interpretation of policy, procedures, rules and regulations
• Effectively communicates additional information needs, analysis process within eligibility guidelines, and decisions
• Work is within set parameters of quality and production standards, as applicable, and within agreed upon Service Level Agreements and regulations
• Assesses accuracy of data, considers alternative options, and prepares recommendations on referral files outside of authority
• Reviews, underwrites, and prepares new business, endorsements, and renewals within guidelines for position