Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines

Sovereign Insurance • Montreal, QC

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General
Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration,
and meaningful contribution. When you grow, we grow — your success crowns ours.

We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here,
your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the
Canadian businesses and communities we serve.

That shared commitment strengthens our culture and moves us forward — together.
That’s the Crown Effect.

The Sovereign General Insurance Company is looking for a dynamic individual to
join our Commercial Underwriting Team. The successful candidate will be adept
at analyzing risks and providing creative solutions to brokers. The ideal
candidates will have the ability to influence and inspire others through their
thusiasm and provide exceptional customer service to our broker force.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of Commercial Underwriting experience.
• Expertise in Construction and Manufacturing underwriting.
• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of specific metrics to support effective portfolio management analysis.
• Proven project and change management skills with the ability to deliver on deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority francophone clients, groups, teams. The essential non-English duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

Responsibilities

• Promoting, underwriting and quoting new business, renewals and endorsements in accordance with the company’s underwriting philosophy, rating, loss ratio objectives, service standards and authority levels.
• Developing and maintaining positive constructive relationships with brokers.
• Developing a team-oriented approach to meeting corporate and department goals and objectives; including written premium and profitability objectives.
• Providing guidance, training and mentoring to less experienced staff

Benefits

• Room to grow with confidence — build your career, contribute your ideas, and see the impact of your work.
• A culture that values you — inclusive, collaborative, and respectful, where different perspectives are encouraged and heard.
• Rewards that recognize you and the work you do - competitive salary and variable compensation, benefits and pension, paid time off, development and recognition programs.
• Support for your well-being — a holistic approach to physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
• Pride in purpose — being part of a Canadian organization dedicated to protecting Canadian businesses and the communities they serve while giving back through volunteering, donations, and national initiatives that help build a more sustainable future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees