Product Analyst

Can a 150-year-old company think outside the box? Count on it. Deep experience is our springboard for innovation, whether that’s in how we work with our broker network, how we serve our customers, or how we support our employees.

Economical is part of Definity, a Canadian, multi-channel, property, and casualty insurance company whose success is founded on our family of companies’ long history of delivering a superior experience for those who count on us. We’re proud to help our customers, broker partners, employees, and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change. Our success in transforming into a digital leader in our industry is driven by a talented and engaged team with a passion for innovation and high performance. 

What can you expect in this role?

• Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Underwriting, Commercial Property, this position provides an opportunity to use your commercial underwriting to create products specific to property and casualty lines of business and well-developed analytical skills to effectively provide guidance in the development of branch underwriting decisions, corporate underwriting philosophies and contribute to a portfolio of commercial accounts across the organization. Internally, we call this position as Corporate Underwriting, Senior  Analyst. This role is open to all locations. Provide product direction, creation, and implementation
• Providing direction and support to the Divisions/Regions in risks that are outside of authority (underwriting referrals)
• Providing underwriting analysis
• Representing the company on internal and external committees

What do you bring to the role?

• University degree or a college diploma
• Must have CIP designation and nice to have - FCIP and CRM
• Minimum of 5 years commercial property and casualty underwriting experience at a senior level
• Strong understanding of commercial property and casualty products and underwriting systems
• Excellent analytical skills
• Team player adaptable to a changing environment
• Professional, friendly, and courteous in all interactions
• Perform well in a busy operation and remain calm under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we’ve got it: 

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company shares ownership program
• 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

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting: [email protected]

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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