Commercial Lines Property Underwriter

Desjardins; Aurora; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks vacation

Pension plan

Group insurance

Telework equipment

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Commercial Lines Property Underwriter to analyze risks, provide expert opinions, and develop efficient underwriting processes. The role involves leading projects and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, supporting the Direct Agent Network (DAN), and reporting to the Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager.

The position is a 12-month temporary assignment based in the Aurora area, with a hybrid work model and in-office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in underwritING or insurance.
• Proficiency with MS Office and industry systems; CIP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take inbound calls to develop cases to bind new and service existing risks.
• Coach agents to write profitable risks and build a profitable book of business.
• Service calls from Client Care Center – Aurora.

Skills

Call centre experience

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer focus

Nimble learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CIP designation

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365)

PROV/VENT/PCS

Job description

Required

As a Commercial Lines Property Underwriter, you will analyze risks based on established underwriting policies. You will review and diagnose concerns, provide expert opinions in accordance with underwriting rules, and develop recommendations aligned with our divisions growth ambitions. Additionally, you will create tools, methods, and processes to enhance underwriting efficiency. Your role could involve leading projects and initiatives that require extensive knowledge of commercial lines underwriting. You will collaborate with stakeholders across various fields to share ideas and solve problems, offering discipline-specific support to your unit, clients, and partners. You will report to the Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager. This role will support the Direct Agent Network (DAN) in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Take inbound calls to assist in developing cases to bind new and service existing risks in a call centre environment
• Coach agents and team members to write profitable risks and build a profitable book of business
• Service calls from Client Care Center – Aurora

Temporary 12-month position

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Salary range : $66 971 to $98 225 per year (Toronto suburbs)
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

, #ON08*

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Intermediate experience in Call Centre
• CIP designation
• Intermediate Working knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365
• Knowledge of PROV / VENT and PCS
• Available to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rotation
• Available to be present at the Aurora Office for mandatory in-office team building days

Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Property and casualty insurance (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-09-22

This position is actually vacant.

Desjardins uses tools that incorporate artificial intelligence functionalities to screen or assess applicants as part of the recruitment process for this position.