Commercial Underwriter

RecruitEdge Consulting; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a detail-oriented Commercial Underwriter to join their client's underwriting team. This role involves assessing risks for various commercial insurance policies, maintaining portfolio performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications and a proven track record in underwriting processes.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably in property, casualty, or specialty lines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and underwriting software.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze commercial insurance applications to determine risk acceptability.
• Underwrite new and renewal business in accordance with company guidelines.
• Collaborate with brokers to negotiate terms.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, or Insurance

CIP or CRM designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Underwriting software platforms

Job description

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Hi Everyone! Exciting news! We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Commercial Underwriter to join our client's underwriting team. The ideal candidate will assess and evaluate risks for a variety of commercial insurance policies, ensuring that pricing, coverage, and terms align with company guidelines and risk appetite. This role requires strong decision-making skills, broker relationship management, and a solid understanding of underwriting principles in the commercial lines space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze commercial insurance applications, reports, and other data to determine risk acceptability, coverage, and pricing.
• Underwrite new and renewal business in accordance with company guidelines and delegated authority.
• Collaborate with brokers and agents to obtain necessary information and negotiate terms when appropriate.
• Make sound risk selection decisions and document underwriting rationale clearly and accurately.
• Maintain profitable portfolio performance by adhering to underwriting strategies, loss ratio targets, and growth goals.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks in the commercial insurance sector.
• Participate in audits, training, and internal underwriting discussions to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Contribute to team initiatives including process improvement, product development, and underwriting guidelines updates.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field.
• CIP, CRM, or progress toward professional insurance designations is preferred.
• 2–5+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably in property, casualty, or specialty lines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and underwriting software platforms.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with brokers and business partners.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Insurance

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