Underwriter II, Commercial Lines

BrokerLink • Edmonton, AB

23h • CA$69,200 - CA$84,600 • Remote

About The Position

BrokerLink is seeking an Underwriter II, Commercial Lines, to join their growing team. This individual will be responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of business, evaluating and pricing risks within established program guidelines and authority limits. The role involves applying consistent underwriting strategies to drive profitable growth, quoting, negotiating, and binding new business, renewals, and endorsements with a focus on scalability and operational efficiency. The Underwriter II will also build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, clients, and key stakeholders, collaborate with internal teams, and ensure underwriting discipline and compliance with program rules and regulatory requirements. Contributions to program development, including product design and pricing strategies, are also expected. The role requires utilizing internal systems for policy inquiries, electronic filing, underwriting, and rating transactions, with some travel anticipated. BrokerLink emphasizes its values of integrity, respect, customer focus, excellence, and generosity, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. They offer opportunities for growth, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of commercial brokering or underwriting experience (program business is strongly preferred)
• RIBO licensed required
• Completion of CIP designation (or progress towards) is an asset
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and support team members
• Strong relationship management skills with clients, insurers, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in client management, including handling inquiries, resolving issues, and supporting retention
• Great communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows while maintaining accuracy and service standards
• Strong analytical and technical experience
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

• Completion of CIP designation (or progress towards) is an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of business, evaluating and pricing risks within established program guidelines and authority limits
• Apply consistent underwriting strategies to drive profitable growth across program
• Quote, negotiate, and bind new business, renewals, and endorsements with a focus on scalability and operational efficiency
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, clients, and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support program success and enhancements
• Ensure underwriting discipline and compliance with program rules, filings, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to program development, including product design, pricing strategies, and process improvements
• Support team development through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching
• Utilize internal systems for policy inquiries, electronic filing, underwriting, and rating transactions

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing
• Wellness account
• Share plan & other savings
• Incentive plan
• Annual bonus: 7.5% target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to 200% (subject to personal and company performance)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with BrokerLink matching a portion of your contributions
• Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed