About the role

Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines at Canada's largest P&C insurer. Building broker relationships and managing underwriting processes for moderate-complex risks in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

Build long-term broker relationships through exceptional service and active engagement (visits, field underwriting, industry/marketing events).
Underwrite moderate–complex risks; analyze quotes, renewals, and policy changes; recommend innovative, data-driven solutions.
Coach and mentor the team to elevate technical underwriting and broker relationships; model a growth mindset.
Drive process and workflow improvements to boost efficiency and best practices.
Lead regional performance to meet service, production, and profitability goals.
Apply disciplined pricing and underwriting within guidelines and authority.
Quote, negotiate, sell, and authorize business to grow and retain profitable portfolios.
Arrange reinsurance and/or subscription as needed to find solutions for our customers and broker partners.
Maintain strong partnerships with brokers, reinsurers, and colleagues.
Use systems for inquiries, filing, underwriting, and rating; champion tools that enhance speed and accuracy.
Travel as needed to strengthen relationships and market insight.

Demonstrates ability to assess and manage complex risks with sound judgment.
Superior organization; effectively handles multiple priorities and time-sensitive deadlines.
Proactive customer service; identifies needs, negotiates, and tailors broker solutions.
Shows initiative; thrives under pressure while maintaining quality outcomes.
Proven analytical strength and solutions-oriented underwriting that drives profitable growth.
Demonstrates critical thinking and considers diverse perspectives respectfully.
Drives innovation via a growth mindset; considers diverse perspectives respectfully.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong cross-functional collaboration across business units; effective team contributor.
Skilled communicator; successfully negotiates in challenging situations with brokers.
Applies technical analysis and underwriting expertise to profitably grow new business revenue.
Builds professional, long-term relationships with brokers, customers, and internal partners.
Self-motivated; proactively pursues new business opportunities with brokers and customers.

Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)