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Insurance Underwriters  (NOC 1234)
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Insurance underwriters review and evaluate insurance applications to determine insurance risks, insurance premiums and extent of insurance coverage according to company policies. Insurance underwriters are employed at head and branch offices of insurance companies.

group underwriter, insurance underwriter, liability underwriter, property underwriter.

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Insurance underwriters perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Review individual and group applications for automobile, fire, health, liability, life, property, marine, aircraft and other insurance
  • Evaluate new and renewal applications to determine insurance risks, insurance premiums, extent of insurance coverage and other conditions of the insurance contract using medical reports, rate tables and other documents and reference materials; adjust premiums, coverage or risk itself to make acceptance of new and renewal applications possible
  • Approve sale of insurance policies and ensure compliance with government regulations
  • Provide recommendations on individual or group insurance plan designs
  • Provide underwriting advice and answer inquiries from clients and from insurance agents, consultants and other company personnel
  • Prepare underwriting reports and update insurance forms when necessary.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Owen Sound, Stratford, Bluewater, Clinton, Durham, Exeter, Goderich, Hanover, Huron East, Meaford, Seaforth, South Huron, St. Marys, Wingham

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Outlook & Prospects for Insurance Underwriters in Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Insurance Underwriters in Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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