Personal Lines Underwriter

Personal Lines Underwriter

Location: Simcoe, ON

About Morison Insurance

At Morison Insurance, our team shapes who we are and the excellent service we provide our customers. We are a values-based company, which means all our decisions and day-to-day operations are based on our 5 core values: Go Beyond, Evolve, Own It, Our Promise, Unified.

Morison Insurance is a family-owned and operated business. Over the past 30 years, our company has grown from one office with 3 employees in downtown Hamilton, to 100 employees in 5 offices across Southern Ontario.

Morison Insurance is currently seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to join our team of insurance professionals! 

Position Responsibilities

The Personal Lines Underwriter will support our Personal Lines Client Account Managers by completing the following tasks:

Upload insurance applications on various company portals

Submitting Letter of Authorizations to companies for processing

Processing insurance policy changes on various company portals

Checking new business/policy changes/cancellations for accuracy

Work from a queue, completing activities in our Broker management system

Processing manual renewals and invoices for non-download policies

Follow-up on Expiry Reports with company on pending renewals

Calls to company for Underwriting follow-up/questions as required

Split Accounts/Move Policies within our broker management system

Inactivate Client Accounts in our Broker management system

Handling ‘mail’ activities within Epic as entered by reception

Month End Reports; review and correct as required

What We Offer

Competitive salary

RRSP Matching Plan

Group Benefits Plan (health, dental, vision)

Employee Assistance Program

4-weeks of vacation

Paid personal days and extra days off at Christmas

Monday to Friday work schedule – 8:30 am - 4:30pm

Growing insurance brokerage with access to many markets

Continuing Education

Modern offices and technology that supports teamwork, skills development and collaboration

Our offices close early on Fridays of long weekends from May to October

Full commission on employee home and auto policies

Skills You Will Need To Succeed

Solid understanding of various insurance companies and their underwriting rules

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment

Quick learner

Willing to obtain RIBO License

2 years Personal Lines insurance education and/or underwriting experience 

Experience using Applied Epic is an asset

Experience using Compu-Quote and various insurance company portals is an asset

Additional industry designations, such as RIBO, CAIB, or CIP is an asset

How We Help You Succeed

Your success matters greatly to us. We provide:

Training and Support - Whether it is mentorship, growth opportunities, or on-the-job training, we are here for you. You will be supported daily by a team of underwriters.

Career Growth - What professional goals have you set for yourself? We care about your career, and we can help you get there. 

Continuing Education - We invest in you. That’s why Morison Insurance provides paid continuing education opportunities to help you grow professionally. Perhaps you want to expand your knowledge or obtain your CIP?

Accommodations

Morison Insurance prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. Disability-related accommodations are available by request during any/all stages of the application process. If you have any special requirements, please advise the interviewer during the recruitment and selection process. For more information regarding disability-related accommodation, please email [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.