About the role

Underwriting Manager expanding CFC’s Canadian professions E&O insurance portfolio. Leading underwriting strategy, broker relationships, distribution growth and middle-market business development.

Responsibilities

Underwrite strategically across the Professions portfolio while leading broker engagement and business development activity in Canada.
Underwrite selected new and renewal business, focusing on developing retail relationships and growing middle-market opportunities.
Respond to broker enquiries, including quote requests, coverage questions and administrative requirements.
Act as an onshore referral point and provide guidance on policy wordings, endorsements and product changes.
Partner with practice leadership on underwriting strategy, appetite development, competitive positioning and product evolution.
Build and deepen relationships with retail and wholesale brokers, target accounts and industry partners across Canada.
Expand CFC’s retail presence across the Professions product suite, particularly Architects & Engineers, Contractors Professional and Manufacturers E&O.
Represent CFC at broker meetings, industry events and market summits.
Provide local market insight for product, technology, distribution and broker engagement decisions.
Deliver internal and external presentations on CFC products, market trends and emerging exposures.
Work closely with the Practice Leader and underwriting teams in London to support consistent underwriting appetite, authority, broker strategy and profitability.

Minimum of five years’ experience in a professional lines underwriting or production-focused role.
Strong technical knowledge across E&O products.
Well-established broker relationships across different regions and brokerage sizes within the Canadian insurance market.
Proven business development capability and motivation to identify and pursue growth opportunities.
Articulate and influential communication style, with ability to present confidently and respond constructively to questions, feedback and challenge.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, take ownership and operate successfully as a self-starter.
Commercial judgement and successful track record of delivering profitable results.
Ability to work with underwriting teams and practice leadership in London.

Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.
Challenge everything: We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.
Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.