Representative, Underwriter & Billing
Definity is a company that aims to be one of Canada's leading property and casualty insurers. The role involves delivering superior customer service to brokers, assisting with Guidewire related inquiries, and processing transactions according to underwriting guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Handles general incoming broker inquiries and requests via phone and email interactions pertaining to underwriting, billing, products, and pricing
- Support Brokers as they navigate changes by reinforcing messages and providing guidance where appropriate
- Provide brokers with educational step-by-step overviews while thoroughly explaining changes
- Process transactions not enabled by broker self-service functionality, including but not limited to new business, policy changes, cancellations etc., in accordance with underwriting guidelines and authority that meet all efficiency and quality standards
- Reviews incoming emails/cases in electronic format to identify risk types
- Completes categorization of cases in the case management system for multiple case transactions, enabling routing to the appropriate team
- Updates existing cases in the policy case management system when additional information is received from the Broker
Skills
- P&C Insurance / underwriting experience preferred
- Univ. Degree /College diploma or equivalent experience
- CIP / working towards designation preferred
- Knowledge of Economical's Personal Product offerings and Guidewire an asset
- Insurance / underwriting knowledge
- Billing skills
- Customer service focused with a positive helpful attitude
- Excellent people skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to coach and provide guidance to others
- Ability to solve problems
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services
Company Overview