Commercial P&C Underwriter

Gore Mutual Insurance.; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian insurance company is seeking a Commercial Underwriter to join their growing team. This hybrid role involves refining underwriting skills while prioritizing genuine customer service. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of commercial underwriting experience and a relevant degree or certification. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and collaboration, ranging from vibrant offices in Cambridge or Toronto, offering a blend of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial underwriting experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Experience providing customer service focused on commercial insurance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored solutions to manage risk for brokers and customers.
• Refine commercial underwriting skills in an effective, caring environment.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical ability

Negotiation

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

University degree or college diploma

CIP or FCIP enrollment/completion

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.

Market Segment

• Commercial Insurance
• Financial Services
• Insurance
• Property Casualty Insurance

Company Type

P/C Company

Education Required

• CIP
• CIP Partial Completion
• FCIP
• FCIP - Partial Completion
• University Degree