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Personal Lines Underwriter

@ Morison Insurance Brokers Inc.

Hamilton, Ontario

On-siteFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Morison Insurance Brokers Inc. is hiring a full-time Personal Lines Underwriter in Hamilton, ON, to support its client account managers with applications, policy changes, renewals and underwriting follow-up. The work is office-based, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a competitive salary and a benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • Upload and process insurance applications and policy changes on company portals
  • Process manual renewals, invoices and cancellations
  • Check new business and policy changes for accuracy
  • Follow up with insurers on expiry reports and underwriting questions
  • Review and correct month-end reports

Requirements summary:

  • Solid understanding of insurers and their underwriting rules
  • Two years of personal lines insurance education or underwriting experience
  • Willing to obtain RIBO licence
  • Experience with Applied Epic and Compu-Quote is an asset
  • Industry designations such as RIBO, CAIB or CIP are an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-04-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRIBO
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Fields of studyInsurance
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness

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Morison Insurance Brokers Inc.

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Top-rated insurance brokerage & proudly Canadian. Here for your coverage needs — or to grow your career with us!

Full company description

Morison Insurance is a top-rated insurance brokerage with multiple locations serving all of Ontario. We're a proudly Canadian company that believes in protecting people and families through providing insurance services that safeguard your home, vehicle, business, and life. Morison Insurance gives our clients the professional advice and support they need to choose the insurance products that best fit their lives. Our brokerage has been family-run since 1923. We have family roots, a family feel, and always have your best interest at heart. At Morison Insurance, we also support each other. We are known for our exceptional employees. Don’t just take our word for it. Check out our Google Reviews to see what our clients have to say! An electric team environment with plenty of opportunity for ongoing personal and professional growth is what we strive for. Work-life balance is important to us. With that in mind, we follow a 35-hour workweek, and all of our team members start with 4 weeks’ vacation. Also, jeans aren’t just for Friday’s anymore. We have adapted a casual dress code. Each day, we strive to make Morison Insurance the type of place where people are excited to come to work. If you are passionate about expanding or beginning your career in insurance, check out our opportunities https://www.morisoninsurance.ca/join-our-team/.

LinkedIn followers
1,126
People associated on LinkedIn
88
Reported office locations
  • 73 Aeropark Blvd, Mount Hope, Ontario L0R, CA
  • 102-25 Corporate Park Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3W2, CA
  • 33 Park Road, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4J9, CA
  • 19 Brock Street West, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 2A3, CA
  • 1001 Champlain Ave, 200, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Z4, CA
Business categories
  • Auto Insurance
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Property Insurance
Other recorded names
  • Morison Insurance Brokers Inc.
Specialties
  • Auto Insurance
  • Home Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Car Insurance
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Business Insurance
  • Personal Insurance
  • Home & Auto Insurance
  • and Small Business Insurance
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Morison Insurance is a top-rated insurance brokerage with multiple locations serving all of Ontario. We're a proudly Canadian company that believes in protecting people and families through providing insurance services that safeguard your home, vehicle, business, and life. Morison Insurance gives our clients the professional advice and support they need to choose the insurance products that best fit their lives…

FieldValue
IndustryInsurance
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersMount Hope, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1923
SpecialtiesAuto InsuranceHome InsuranceTravel InsuranceInsuranceCar InsuranceCommercial InsuranceBusiness InsurancePersonal InsuranceHome & Auto Insuranceand Small Business Insurance
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Job description

Personal Lines Underwriter

Location: Hamilton, ON

About Morison Insurance

At Morison Insurance, our team shapes who we are and the excellent service we provide our customers. We are a values-based company, which means all our decisions and day-to-day operations are based on our 5 core values: Go Beyond, Evolve, Own It, Our Promise, Unified.

Morison Insurance is a family-owned and operated business. Over the past 30 years, our company has grown from one office with 3 employees in downtown Hamilton, to 100 employees in 5 offices across Southern Ontario.

Morison Insurance is currently seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to join our team of insurance professionals!

Position Responsibilities

The Personal Lines Underwriter will support our Personal Lines Client Account Managers by completing the following tasks:

  • Upload insurance applications on various company portals
  • Submitting Letter of Authorizations to companies for processing
  • Processing insurance policy changes on various company portals
  • Checking new business/policy changes/cancellations for accuracy
  • Work from a queue, completing activities in our Broker management system
  • Processing manual renewals and invoices for non-download policies
  • Follow-up on Expiry Reports with company on pending renewals
  • Calls to company for Underwriting follow-up/questions as required
  • Split Accounts/Move Policies within our broker management system
  • Inactivate Client Accounts in our Broker management system
  • Handling ‘mail’ activities within Epic as entered by reception
  • Month End Reports; review and correct as required

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • RRSP Matching Plan
  • Group Benefits Plan (health, dental, vision)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 4-weeks of vacation
  • Paid personal days and extra days off at Christmas
  • Monday to Friday work schedule – 8:30 am - 4:30pm
  • Growing insurance brokerage with access to many markets
  • Continuing Education
  • Modern offices and technology that supports teamwork, skills development and collaboration
  • Our offices close early on Fridays of long weekends from May to October
  • Full commission on employee home and auto policies

Skills You Will Need To Succeed

  • Solid understanding of various insurance companies and their underwriting rules
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
  • Quick learner
  • Willing to obtain RIBO License
  • 2 years Personal Lines insurance education and/or underwriting experience
  • Experience using Applied Epic is an asset
  • Experience using Compu-Quote and various insurance company portals is an asset
  • Additional industry designations, such as RIBO, CAIB, or CIP is an asset

How We Help You Succeed

Your success matters greatly to us. We provide:

  • Training and Support - Whether it is mentorship, growth opportunities, or on-the-job training, we are here for you. You will be supported daily by a team of underwriters.

  • Career Growth - What professional goals have you set for yourself? We care about your career, and we can help you get there.
  • Continuing Education - We invest in you. That’s why Morison Insurance provides paid continuing education opportunities to help you grow professionally. Perhaps you want to expand your knowledge or obtain your CIP?

Accommodations

Morison Insurance prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. Disability-related accommodations are available by request during any/all stages of the application process. If you have any special requirements, please advise the interviewer during the recruitment and selection process. For more information regarding disability-related accommodation, please email [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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