Personal Lines Underwriter

Personal Lines Underwriter

Position available in St. John's, Newfoundland

Be part of something bold. Be part of Munn Insurance.

About Munn Insurance

We're innovative, progressive, and growing fast, redefining what it means to be an independent insurance broker in Atlantic Canada. As one of the region's largest and most dynamic brokerages, Munn Insurance combines the stability of 120 years in business with the energy and vision of a digital-first organization.

We're proud of our reputation for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and community involvement. Competitive, personalized, and customer-obsessed.  We're not your average insurance broker

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Personal Lines Underwriter to join our team and support our personal lines team through high-quality underwriting service and sound risk decision-making.

In this role, you will take ownership of underwriting decisions, build strong relationships with customers, and contribute to profitable growth while delivering a consistent and professional experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values service excellence, and enjoys balancing risk with business needs.

What You'll Do

Service Delivery

• Deliver superior underwriting service and quality commitments in a "One Stop Shop" environment.

• Provide timely, informed, and consistent service to customers.

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with customers through clear and fair communication.

Underwriting Excellence

• Take ownership of underwriting decisions while balancing risk, customer needs, and business objectives.

• Apply analytical thinking and confident judgment to support profitable underwriting growth.

• Continuously challenge the status quo to enhance service quality and customer experience.

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Maintain and grow technical and soft skills through e-learning and ongoing development.

• Work toward or maintain CIP, FCIP, or other relevant insurance accreditations.

• Collaborate effectively with underwriting teams and other business units to deliver seamless service.

• Demonstrate high integrity and professionalism when representing Munn Insurance with colleagues, and leadership.

About You – Our Ideal Candidate

You are a service-driven underwriting professional who values relationships, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

·  Minimum 4 years of Personal Lines insurance experience

·  CIP designation or actively working toward CIP or other recognized insurance industry accreditations

·  Strong negotiation, analytical, and confident decision-making skills

·  Demonstrated leadership capabilities and professionalism

·  Excellent oral and written communication skills

·  Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

·  Ability to drive the business by thinking strategically, championing the brand, and making effective decisions

·  Ability to know the customer by building trust and strengthening operational relationships

·  Ability to win with people by communicating with impact and developing skills and knowledge in others

·  Ability to execute with excellence by fostering collaboration between underwriting and other business units

·  Demonstrated will to win, including setting a clear vision, embracing change, influencing others, and reducing ambiguity

·  Comfortable working in a hybrid environment (combination of remote and in-office work)

Why Join Munn Insurance?

At Munn, we believe our people are our biggest strength, and we prove it every day.

We offer:

• Hybrid work environment for better work-life balance.

• Comprehensive group insurance plan.

• Defined contribution pension plan.

• Generous leave program, including personal days.

• Paid in-house training and subsidized continuing education.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and family well-being.

• A culture that celebrates success, supports community involvement, and has fun doing it.

This isn't just a job — it's a career with purpose and growth.

Join Us

If you are committed to excellence, believe you could be a valuable addition to our team, and wish to succeed in a dynamic and creative environment within a growing business where you can advance your career, please apply online by January 26, 2026.

Munn Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.