marine underwriter - insurance

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• Review individual and group applications for insurance.
• Evaluate new and renewal applications to determine insurance risks, insurance premiums, extent of coverage and other conditions.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Provide recommendations on individual or group insurance plan designs.
• Provide underwriting advice.
• Answer inquiries from clients and other company personnel.
• Prepare underwriting reports.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Word.
• Spreadsheet.
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS PowerPoint.

Insurance experience:

Marine and aircraft insurance.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Large caseload.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance.
• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.
• Travel insurance.