Senior Farm Underwriter Permanent

VTRAC Consulting Corporation
Intelligent Solutions

Thank you for applying to VTRAC opportunities. Please e-mail your resume as a MS-WORD document in confidence Subject: Farm Underwriter, Attention: [email protected] or call: (647) 598-1825

Position#: 241xxx
Position: Senior Farm Underwriter
Position Type: Permanent
No. of Positions: 1
Location: Waterloo, ON

Why Join

• Chance to grow with a company that has not laid off in the past 5 years and has been growing by acquisition.
• 5% Target Bonus
• Pension Plan
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Vacation, paid personal days, and a volunteer day.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate risks within the farm portfolio to negotiate pricing and underwriting conditions with brokers.
• Accept, reject, approve, renew or cancel policies in accordance with company’s underwriting guidelines and procedures as well as those contained in program agreements, applicable laws and regulations.
• Build trusted business relationships with brokers, tailor your approach, and seize opportunities.
• Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events in support of business objectives.
• Be involved in stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to grow your skills and expertise.

Qualifications

• 5 + years experience in farm underwriting
• Curious, desire to learn, strong analysis and synthesis skills.
• Ability to make decisions in urgent situations, solve complex problems, recommend courses of action, and take calculated risks.
• Skilled communicator, both written and verbal English, who likes to make decisions and excels at influencing others.
• CIP designation or actively pursuing.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to bring creativity to underwriting risks.
• Experience with Guidewire P&C Insurance Software & Technology a strong asset, not required.
• Ability to apply underwriting philosophy and knowledge to strategic goals.

We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted. For other exciting opportunities, please visit us at www.vtrac.com. VTRAC is an equal opportunity employer.

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