Product Specialist - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Date: Jul 19, 2022Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3G 0R5 Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6J-4Y3 Moncton, New Brunswick, CA, E1E-4R5 Edmonton, AB, CA, T6E-6A8 Toronto, ON, CA, M2P-2B7 Ottawa, ON, CA, K2E-7W5 Red Deer, AB, CA, T4R-1M9 Regina, SK, CA, S4S-6X3 Calgary, AB, CA, T2R-0E4 Saskatoon, SK, CA, S7H-0W5Company: Wawanesa InsuranceWe’re proud to give our employees the flexibility to choose how and where they want to work. In this role, you will decide whether your preference is to work from home (remote), work from the office or a hybrid of time spent at both. You may live and work anywhere that Wawanesa operates in Canada.The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is Canada’s largest mutual insurer, with $3.9 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10.5 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Western Canada. With more than 5,700 employees, Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million policyholders in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2022. This certification recognizes us as a leading employer and reinforces that we’re a company that values our people for who they are and the work they do to support our customers, communities, and brokers. Wawanesa is also a Manitoba Top Employer for 2022 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy.We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.Job OverviewWorking under general supervision, the Product Specialist assists in the development and maintenance of insurance products and underwriting policies that support and promote corporate strategies for all offered lines of business.Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement product and rate reviews to ensure that our rates are competitive and that appropriate premiums are charged
• Conduct research and develop innovative and competitive products to meet our customer needs
• Participate in the development and presentation of product training programs to a variety of audiences
• Participate in the development and maintenance of underwriting guidelines and procedures
• Provide risk acceptance approvals to regional underwriters while sharing knowledge and best practices
• Develop and enhance productive business relationships by liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in regional underwriting audits and reviews to ensure consistency and find areas for improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years Property and Casualty industry experience

• Completion of post-secondary education

• Actively working towards a Property and Casualty industry designation

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed analysis of information, and to select and implement best solutions in a timely manner

• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate at the right level for the audience and present information or arguments in a convincing manner

• Strong planning and organizing skills with the ability to prioritize daily task

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify relevant information and potential impacts

• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

Wawanesa provides its employees with a respectful, challenging and rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company’s goals. Our full-time permanent employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, generous vacation allowance, leave top up, annual bonus plan, premium free benefits and a pension plan). Wawanesa provides a stable environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas Privacy Policy.Quick Apply

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