Underwriter (Contract)

Agricorp is looking for Underwriters to join the Underwriting and Account Services team in the Program Delivery division.

The Role

The Underwriter is accountable for assessing, evaluating and making decisions about risks for existing and new customers. As the Underwriter, you will be responsible for the underwriting and delivery of Agricorp’s risk management, grant and regulatory programs. In this role, you will:

• Assess application eligibility for enrollment in Agricorp programs
• Underwrite mid-term contract changes and renewals for customers
• Review and process financial transactions relevant to underwriting
• Engage specialists or the team leader as necessary to evaluate risks and make appropriate decisions
• Work efficiently and contribute to achieving departmental service-level metrics
• Deal directly with customers, agencies and producers and collaborate as necessary with other internal stakeholders to resolve client issues
• Proactively provide information to help resolve issues and disputes by informing the specialist or team leader of discrepancies or irregularities that may lead to high risk
• Mentor and coach junior underwriting staff in risk assessment and decision making

Job status: 12-month and 10-month contract position available

Salary: $63,814 - $75,075

Work status: Full time in office and hybrid work arrangements are available

Location: Must live in Ontario to perform this role

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field, such as mathematics, finance, commerce, business or agricultural sciences, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years related program and/or underwriting and risk analysis experience in insurance, financial services or the agricultural industry
• Experience in operating within standard operating procedures, quality frameworks, and workflow and policy administration systems
• Completion of or pursuing Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation or risk management courses an asset
• Working knowledge of related federal and provincial agreements and legislation an asset (e.g., Crop Insurance Act)
• Dispute and conflict resolution experience an asset
• Knowledge of Agricorp programs an asset
• French language skills an asset

Key Competencies

• Initiative – Proactively identifies and handles issues and situations to take action; seizing opportunities when they arise.
• Analytical thinking – Uses facts and available information to develop logical assumptions.
• Teamwork and collaboration – Works cooperatively within teams to build effective relationships and accomplish goals.
• Achieving quality results – Attends to the task at hand to minimize errors; reviews own work prior to distribution.
• Client focus – Meets the expectations of internal and external customers through establishing effective relationships, gaining trust and respect.
• Critical judgment, decision-making and problem solving – Makes the best decision, in a timely manner, based upon a combination of analysis, knowledge, experience and judgment.
• Planning and organizing – Effectively plan and organize time and resources to prioritize work to effectively meet objectives.

Background

Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.

Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.

Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $7 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and in our first 25 years we made $7.5 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.

Apply online

To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.