Commercial Underwriter

TIH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role involves evaluating new business opportunities and underwriting across multiple lines, including Property & Casualty and Cyber. You'll collaborate closely with leadership to enhance processes and ensure accurate risk assessments. The company values communication and organizational skills, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to diversity, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance in the insurance industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Vacation Days

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary degree is required.
• Working towards CIP or similar qualifications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite new business opportunities focusing on profitability.
• Collaborate with underwriting leadership to improve processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

Post-secondary Undergraduate Degree

CIP or Other Insurance Qualifications

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

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Regular Or Temporary

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift

1st Shift (Canada)

Please Review The Following Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Underwriting & Programs, Commercial Insurance, you will work alongside the underwriting team and will handle client support and general administration duties, while providing quality service.

Key Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Evaluating and underwriting new business opportunities with a focus on profitability and long-term value.
• Underwriting across multiple lines, including Property & Casualty (P&C), Errors & Omissions (E&O), Directors & Officers (D&O), and Cyber.
• Reviewing submissions to assess risk exposure and identify key underwriting considerations.
• Collaborating closely with underwriting leadership to discuss accounts and suggest improvements to processes, tools, or procedures as needed.
• Leveraging underwriting tools and resources to ensure accurate classifications, rate calculations, and premium assessments.
• Managing renewal underwriting, including client servicing and applying necessary adjustments to maintain account performance.
• Recommending and implementing corrective strategies on underperforming or changing renewal accounts.
• Participating in internal audits and underwriting meetings to maintain best practices and compliance.
  
  

Education And Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Completion of a post-secondary undergraduate degree program (required)

Completion or working towards CIP or other insurance professional qualifications (preferred)

Previous P&C Insurance Industry Experience (preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

Functional Skills

Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills

High proficiency in MS Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Ability to follow process and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and must be a team player

Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of TIH Insurance: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of TIH Insurance offering the position. TIH offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

CRC supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC is a Drug Free Workplace.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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