Senior Underwriting Specialist, Contract Surety

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company • Toronto, ON

18h • CA$95,000 - CA$145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Trisura is seeking a qualified Senior Underwriting Specialist, Contract Surety to join their dynamic, forward-thinking team in Toronto. This role combines financial and risk analysis with business development, account management, and portfolio growth responsibilities. The successful applicant will be a passionate and results-oriented surety professional with strong technical underwriting capabilities and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive broker and client relationships. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced underwriter seeking continued professional growth within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated capability for outstanding customer service and building long-term relationships with brokers and contractors
• Proven track record for problem resolution and ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate underwriting risks
• Strong financial statement analysis and credit assessment capabilities
• Ability to develop solutions to complex underwriting and account management challenges
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to underwriting excellence
• Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic, and the ability to work well, both independently and in a team-based environment
• Strong decision-making skills and sound professional judgement
• Advanced working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Successful completion of BCom, or BA with Business, Accounting or Finance focus
• 5+ years’ experience in Contract Surety, Accounting, Finance or Banking

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in French and English is an asset

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and existing contract surety accounts in accordance with company guidelines and delegated authority
• Analyze, assess and monitor the financial strength of new and existing accounts
• Prepare underwriting recommendations, account reviews, and credit presentations for management approval
• Negotiate underwriting terms, conditions, security requirements, and facility structures with brokers and contractor clients
• Proactively identify new business opportunities through networking and marketing with brokers, contractors, and other industry partners
• Represent Trisura at various associations and industry related functions
• Contribute to underwriting solutions, process improvements, and best practices across the department in general
• Maintain awareness of construction industry trends and market conditions
• Expand upon industry knowledge to improve underwriting decisions through courses and training

Benefits

• Exceptional talent development opportunities
• Commitment to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace
• Accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior