Underwriter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of commercial underwriting experience, ideally within property and casualty insurance.
• CIP designation completed or in progress; FCIP designation is considered an asset.
• Strong technical expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and underwriting across commercial segments such as manufacturing, public sector, retail, or other complex industries.
• Excellent understanding of underwriting principles, insurance contracts, coverage analysis, rating methodologies, and risk selection.
• Working knowledge of related disciplines, including Claims, Risk Management, and Finance.
• Experience using underwriting and rating systems, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong, long-term broker and client relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive profitable growth.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for supporting team success and developing others.

Nice To Haves

• FCIP designation

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen broker partnerships to uncover and grow new business and program opportunities.
• Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal commercial property and casualty risks, including complex and specialized program business.
• Apply sound underwriting judgment, risk assessment, and pricing strategies to achieve profitable growth.
• Manage and maintain a high-quality, profitable portfolio while ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
• Identify emerging risk trends, portfolio performance concerns, and loss ratio challenges, and implement strategies to address them.
• Partner with Risk Engineering teams to understand exposures, review recommendations, and support positive outcomes for clients and brokers.
• Analyze large losses, participate in remediation discussions, and contribute to continuous portfolio improvement.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior underwriters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Claims, Risk Management, Finance, and other business areas to deliver an exceptional broker and client experience.
• Maintain strong knowledge of underwriting systems, products, processes, and industry best practices.
• Participate in audits, quality reviews, and compliance-related activities as required.
• Stay informed on industry, market, and regulatory developments that may impact underwriting strategies and program performance.

Benefits

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation
• Eligibility for annual bonus
• Retirement savings
• Share plan
• Health benefits
• Personal wellness
• Volunteer opportunities
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• Support for professional development education
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Corporate wellness programs to support employees’ physical and mental health