Hybrid Intermediate to Senior Underwriter at Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc.

We are currently looking for an Intermediate to Senior Underwriter, to join our team in our Burnaby office. As an underwriter, you will play a key role in developing and growing business by writing new business, managing a renewal portfolio, and expanding our product offerings to brokers across Canada. This is an exciting opportunity for a career-minded professional who thrives in a dynamic, growth focused environment and enjoys building strong industry relationships. Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc. is one of the largest privately held construction brokerages in Western Canada. WMB has dedicated teams focused exclusively on insurance, surety, warranty, and risk management services. We have strategically positioned ourselves into what we consider the four corners of BC. Since 1981 we have grown to employ over 300 people in 12 geographic locations: Lower Mainland, Okanagan (Kelowna), Kamloops, Northern BC (Prince George), Victoria, Alberta, and Ontario. 

When you join the Wilson M. Beck family you collaborate with a team full of diverse knowledge and experience. At Wilson M. Beck, our employees are the foundation of our organization. Together, through our commitment and passion for our clients, we have built our reputation as a respected industry leader in insurance services. Our strength is our people and their expertise – We Care. We Help.

What You will Do:

• You will underwrite basic to moderate Course of Construction projects, commercial accounts, and manage local brokerage plans.
• You will evaluate risks and make sound underwriting decisions based on company guidelines, risk appetite, and pricing strategies.
• You will develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and insurers, providing exceptional service and value-added solutions.
• You will manage the submission, quoting, and binding process for new and renewal business with accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• You will collaborate with other underwriters, brokers, and internal teams to drive profitable growth and meet assigned monthly sales goals.
• You will negotiate policy terms and conditions with brokers and insurers, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• You will analyze data and trends to identify new business opportunities and assist in 

Who You Are:

• You must have 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience, with a focus on commercial lines.
• You must have experience with an MGA or a broker with in-house underwriting authority is strongly preferred, as this role operates differently from a full-fledged insurer.
• You must understand how to prepare and manage bordereaux reports.
• You must understand how to prepare for audits and referrals.
• You must understand how to work effectively within a brokerage setting with underwriting authority (“pen”)
• You must be licensed and familiar with how a brokerage operates is ideal.
• You must have professional designations such as CIP, CRM, or FCIP are strongly preferred (or actively working toward completion).
• You must have strong technical knowledge of insurance products and services, with a proven ability to apply this knowledge in a creative and innovative way.
• You must have demonstrated a track record of achieving underwriting profitability and growth targets.
• You must be proficient in data analysis and Excel; experience with data visualization tools is an asset.
• You must have strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to turn insights into action.
• You must have an entrepreneurial mindset with the potential to create and grow new programs within WMB.
• We are committed to training and development for the right candidate who demonstrates ambition, initiative, and alignment with our values.

COMPENSATION

• The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope, and level.
• Company Benefits program

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits programs.
• Professional development training/courses.
• A great collaborative work environment.
• A newly renovated kitchen
• On-site gym 
• Yoga/meditation room
• We are firm believers in the health and wellness of our staff and provide on-site resources and services to encourage and support this.