Corporate Underwriting Advisor (Commercial Auto)

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Desjardins Group is seeking a Corporate Underwriting Advisor for Commercial Auto in Aurora, a full‑time onsite role that centers on applying underwriting policies, advising clients and partners, and leading cross‑functional projects. You will recommend changes to coverage and documentation, ensure smooth execution of mandates, spot opportunities to improve claims experience and operating costs, coach underwriters and agents, and collaborate with actuarial teams and Personal Lines. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial auto underwriting across Ontario and other regions, FCIP or CIP, a bachelor’s degree, advanced English, and strong PCS Auto and MS Office skills. To apply, tailor your resume to regional experience, highlight project leadership and measurable outcomes, and reflect Desjardins’ inclusion values.

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As a commercial auto corporate underwriting advisor, you help prevent, accept and reject risks based on established underwriting policies. You advise and assist clients and partners as part of intervention and development initiatives. You recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Recommend changes in terms of underwriting, insurance coverage, product offering, insurance documentation and adaptation of the system, including determining a scope, gather relevant information, analyze and interpret the results, identify and evaluate the various solutions.

• Ensure efficient progress and execution of assigned mandates, taking into account priorities and the organization's project management practices.

• Identify and promote beneficial opportunities in terms of claims experience, service quality, operating costs and growth.

• Support and advise, as a resource person, partners in other areas of the organization, including actuarial department.

• Maintain the best possible communication and close collaboration with colleagues in other regions and key partners, especially with Personal Lines for alignment and propose improvement in our processes.

• Participate in the audit and quality control programs.

• Develop documentation required by regulatory authorities for approval.

• Represent Desjardins on external committees

• Provide technical guidance and coaching to underwriters and agents and on internal committees to ensure consistent application of corporate guidelines and development.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of five years of commercial automobile underwriting experience in auto for Ontario, Atlantic and Western Regions

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• FCIP or CIP Designation

• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English -speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Proficient using Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Advanced knowledge of PCS Auto system preferred

• Advanced knowledge of Commercial Auto workflow and processes

• Advanced knowledge of Personal Lines auto

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Property and casualty insurance (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-10-26