PURE Insurance

Underwriter - Canada

PURE Insurance  •  Toronto, CA (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Location: Remote Canada

Type: Hybrid In-Office 2 days/Remote 3 days

Compensation: $90-118K CAD

Meet the Leadership Team:

Who We Are

PURE Insurance is a reciprocal exchange which is just a fancy way of saying we are owned by the members we insure. Why does it matter? Well, it’s part of what makes PURE, PURE! It means that you’ll never hear us talk about stock prices or maximizing profit because serving our membership is our only priority. And we can’t do that without our strategicunderwriters that responsibly review risks to protect our membership.

Who You Are

You are empathetic, passionate, intellectually curious and a team player that neverhesitates to help. You have a heart of service and enjoy cultivatingsolid and impactful relationships with broker partnersYou think outside the box with ease, and you are energized by finding creative solutions to meet the needs of current and potential membersWhen it comes to making decisions on risks, you use the information you have gathered alongside the underwriting guidelines to determinewhether to bind or notTaking ownership and always following through come naturally. You have a strong understanding of the market, and a clear view of how to managea healthy book of business.

What You'll Need

You have at least 3 years of P&C insurance experience, preferably underwriting in the high net worth space. You are comfortable owning a book of business. Direct, empathetic communication is a staple in every aspect of your day, and you thrive on building connections with peopleYou know how to gather and analyze all the data you’ll need to make a decision on a risk.You work with pride and determination

What You’llDo

No matter the role, delivering exceptional service is the priority in everything we do at PURE. As an underwriter, this looks like

  • Business Management:Reviewing yourbook of business, tracking performance, and analyzing market conditions and competition.

  • Broker Partnership: Building and managingbroker relationships, developing goals and strategies, and collaborating to craft tailored solutions for members.

  • Underwriting Execution: Oversee new and renewal underwriting, select risks per company guidelines, and ensure timely follow-up and closing of accounts.

Hear From Our Team:

“One great aspect of being on the underwriting team at PURE is you get the opportunity to collaborate with all aspects of our business. Being directly involved with how we grow and improve our membership is extremely fulfilling. I love how PURE allows underwriters to manage their book of business like a franchise, which gives our underwriters invaluable organization and relationship building skills.”

- Jamil Ahmed, Regional Underwriting Manager (New England)

An Average Week

Well, there’s nothing average about PURE, and our Underwriting role is no exception.We’re all on the same team working together to provide the highest quality insurance experience to our membership!So, while our excellent service groups work diligently to serve our brokers and membership with standard requests, you’ll manage the higher complexity endorsements and review inspections And as PURE's gatekeeper, protecting our membership will remain top of mind when you quote and bind new business and renewals. Sincerelationships arethe name of the game for our Underwriters, you’llalso work closely with our Territory Managers to developmeaningful broker relationshipsthrough virtual and in-person meetings

Our Commitment to You

First and foremost, PURE starts by setting YOU up for success! When you come on board as an Underwriter at PURE, you will be joining a dynamic team that values innovation, offers continuous learning opportunities, and provides the tools, training, and ongoing support needed to thrive.You’ll also receive a complete set of home office equipment to make working remotely a breeze

A Culture of Development:
Company culture is more than free lunches and swag (although we love those, too!). At PURE, all employees have regularly scheduled 1X1’s with their manager. That’s because feedback is a gift and everyone at PURE strives to be better than the day before. We also invest in our employees’ professional and personal development through training and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), so when new career opportunities become available, we look internally first.

Commuter Support:
Commuting can be expensive. That’s why we offer additional support of $100 per month to those who commute into a PURE office three days or more a week. 

An Awesome Benefits Package:
Flexible PTO, student loan debt repayment, tuition reimbursement, and a Headspace membership are just some of the unique benefits that PURE offers. Honestly, there is simply too much to list here, so please visit the "We’ve Got Your Back” section of our careers page to see our full list of benefit programs. 

What We Do

We're a member-owned property and casualty insurer designed exclusively for financially successful families and driven by a purpose of doing what is right for our members. Our reciprocal model focuses on service and doing what is right for the membership: we provide exceptional service, hospitality and care, we partner with our members to help prevent losses and we create smart insurance solutions at fair prices.

We aim for our members to love their insurance It is our mission is to create a membership experience so compelling that ​our members never want to leave.

Who We Are

We want to be transparent about what we expect from each other. From PURE, you can expect:

Opportunities to stretch and grow: your professional and personal development matters to us. We’re committed to providing experiences through on-the-job learning and professional development that increase your impact and rewards.

Clarity and kindness: you can rely on us to be open, honest and supportive, offering clarity on what success looks like.

Support in good times and bad: we believe in showing up for each other consistently, not only when it’s easy. You can expect a thoughtful partner, even when we disagree.

A community that cares: we are committed to sustaining a community in which each person feels cared for as an individual. We lift each other up, celebrate wins together and support one another through challenges in work and life.

Who You Are

All of the strongest relationships are a partnership- a two way street. So here’s what we ask of you:

  • Aim to bring your best every day: you’re here because you want to be part of a team that makes a real impact and aims high.

  • Be a student and a teacher: share your knowledge and talents and be willing to listen and learn from those around you.

  • Get comfortable being uncomfortable: we face tough moments and obstacles with a “courage over comfort” approach and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.

  • Be a culture builder: building a positive culture is everyone's responsibility, based on care, respect and openness to diverse perspectives.

The base salary for this role can range from $85,500 CAD to $104,500 CAD based on a full-time work schedule. An individual’s ultimate compensation will vary depending on job-related skills and experience, geographic location, alignment with market data, and equity among other team members with comparable experience

Want to Learn More?

PURE Insurance

About PURE Insurance

PURE is a specialty property and casualty insurer dedicated to helping a membership of responsible people protect high value homes, jewelry, artwork and other fine assets.

We opened for business more than 15 years ago with the goal of offering something different in the insurance space: a company focused on promoting transparency, alignment of interests and doing what’s right. Our focus helps to keep premiums fair and service astonishingly good.

After growing at least 15% year over year since inception, we are the most awarded insurer in our category, offering coverage in all 50 states. Today, our membership is made up of more than 100,000 financially successful individuals and families and continues to grow sustainably.

Privilege Underwriters, Inc., our holding company, is a member of the Tokio Marine Group, one of the largest and most respected insurers in the world with nearly $40 billion in net assets.

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
White Plains, New York
Year Founded
Unknown
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