Underwriter (CL)

HUB International•Burlington, ON

2d•CA$50,000 - CA$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are HUB International's MGA and Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise (DUAE) division — insurance entrepreneurs united by a bold vision: to aggregate strengths and deliver unmatched value as Canada's largest DUAE. We exist to satisfy insurance needs in our target markets faster, better, and even where others can't. We do this by consolidating the best underwriting talent and specialty expertise within one coast-to-coast division, delivering speed, service, and solutions at a national scale. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, growing team that values innovation, professional development, and shared success. Our culture is built on entrepreneurial thinking, open communication, and a strong sense of purpose. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow their careers within a supportive and dynamic environment. Together, we are building more than a market leader — we are building a place where talented professionals can thrive. We are seeking an experienced Junior Underwriter to join our team. This individual will play a key role in driving the company's growth and profitability. This position requires assessing the acceptability of business opportunities in line with company guidelines, including reviewing and pricing new submissions, renewal business, and endorsements. The successful candidates will leverage their expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset to develop strong broker relationships and grow their book of business. Our Underwriters work closely with experienced practice leaders, managers, and executives, supported by an extensive product range, ample capacity, and the empowerment needed to succeed. In collaboration with colleagues and management, they deliver value-added expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners.

Requirements

1 - 2 years of relevant experience in underwriting or brokering
A Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and/or Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation(s) or actively pursuing
A valid Broker license or ability to qualify for one within 90 days of employment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with legal structures in Canada

Responsibilities

Perform risk analysis using internal and external data resources for the purpose of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the renewal of existing policies of a low to moderate complexity based on guidelines and retention goals of the company
Handle endorsement requests within delegated authority. Independently engaging with brokers to clarify intent of the request or seek missing information
Develop and support professional business partnerships with brokers by providing prompt service, responding to inquiries, acting pro-actively and taking ownership of issues and resolving them with a solution-oriented approach
Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner
Build and maintain positive working relationship with internal and external parties, including attending industry-related seminars and networking events as necessary
Negotiate coverage with brokers within delegated authority parameters
Manage, strengthen, and grow a book of profitable business
Maintain compliance with established corporate guidelines and delegated authority parameters
Work independently to meet deadlines following company guidelines to accomplish goals
Take ownership of work-related activities and follow through on your commitments
Deal effectively with pressure, maintain a positive outlook and recover quickly from setbacks
Prioritize and complete tasks to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames
Take personal responsibility and action toward learning and implementing new ideas, methods, and technologies
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Exhibit good decision-making and analytical skills
Document assigned files ensuring completeness, compliance, and quality to meet the documentation standards.
Keep paperless environment by uploading the documents into our company software
Complete loss reports and post-claim underwriting reviews