Commercial P&C Underwriter

Gore Mutual Insurance.; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Ontario seeks a Commercial Underwriter (mid-market) to create tailored insurance solutions for brokers and customers. The role emphasizes a hybrid work environment, requiring 2 days a week in-office collaboration. Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of underwriting experience and strong customer service skills, supported by a university degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial underwriting experience.
• University degree, college diploma or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create unique and tailored commercial insurance solutions for brokers.
• Promote change to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide genuine customer service to broker partners.

Skills

Commercial underwriting experience

Customer service expertise

Analytical ability

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree or college diploma

Completion of CIP and/or FCIP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Next Horizon is here. Fueled by investments in talent and technology, our bold strategy to transform is nearly complete.

At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better.

Our path forward sharpens our focus on business performance, driven by leading technology, innovation and an agile, high-performing culture. With Gore Mutual and Beneva announcing their intent to merge in 2026, we’ll be uniting two well-established, financially strong, and trusted brands to become the strongest mutual insurer in Canada, ensuring Canadians have purpose-driven insurance options for generations to come. Come join us.

It's an exciting time to be part of Gore Mutual as our Commercial Lines business is growing.

Our Commercial Underwriting team puts customers first. They are constantly looking for ways to help our broker partners serve their clients better. This means delivering genuine personal service and understanding the needs of our customers and their business. In this role you will have the chance to refine your commercial underwriting skills in an environment that recognizes performance and care for our customers.

Come join a team that values the expertise of our people and provides opportunities to grow in your career.

What will you do?

As a Commercial Underwriter (mid-market), you will help our brokers and customers by creating unique and tailored solutions that manage the risk of our everchanging business world. You’ll have the chance to refine your commercial underwriting skills in an environment that recognizes performance and care for our customers.

What will you need to succeed?

• A minimum of 3 years of commercial underwriting experience
• University degree, college diploma or equivalent experience
• Enrollment in or completion of the CIP and/or FCIP
• Ability to be comfortable with change while also promoting change to continuously improve the team’s operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Proven experience providing genuine customer service to broker partners by presenting commercial insurance solutions specific to the needs of the client
• Proficient underwriting skills, sound judgement, decision making, negotiation and analytical ability
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision
• Proficient skill with computer applications including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Location

We’re a hybrid team that thrives on the energy and value of in-office collaboration. This role offers the best of both worlds, with 2 days a week spent in our vibrant offices in Cambridge or Toronto.