Director, Commercial Property – Corporate Underwriting - 9779

InsuranceWorks.ca; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurer in Canada is seeking a Director of Commercial Property Underwriting in Toronto. This strategic role requires over 10 years of underwriting experience, with responsibilities that include leading teams, driving performance, and improving underwriting practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial property underwriting experience.
• 3 years of leadership experience managing underwriters.
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian P&C insurance landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and refinement of commercial property underwriting guidelines.
• Drive consistency across underwriting operations nationally.
• Coach and develop a team of high-performing underwriters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Director, Commercial Property – Corporate Underwriting
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

My client, a well-established Canadian insurer is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Commercial Property Underwriting to lead its corporate underwriting function. Based in Toronto, this high-visibility leadership role is central to setting national underwriting direction and supporting technical excellence across the commercial property portfolio.

This is more than a technical role—it’s a strategic position for a proven leader who can drive portfolio performance, elevate underwriting practices, and influence organizational direction in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading the creation and refinement of commercial property underwriting guidelines and wordings
• Serving as a senior referral and technical authority for complex and high-value risks
• Driving consistency and discipline across underwriting operations nationally
• Collaborating cross-functionally with actuarial, claims, risk services, and executive leadership
• Coaching and developing a team of high-performing underwriters
• Identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities to support profitable growth
• Championing innovation, process improvement, and best practices across the portfolio

What You Bring to the Table:

• 10+ years of commercial property underwriting experience
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing underwriters or technical teams
• Strong business acumen and ability to link underwriting discipline to financial performance
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian P&C insurance landscape
• Track record of influencing underwriting strategy at a national or regional level
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, people-first leadership style
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Interested candidates please contactMaurice Reichbergat DGA Careers. If you are working with another DGA recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position.