Director, Commercial Property – Corporate Underwriting - 9779

DGA Careers Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian insurer based in Toronto is seeking a Director of Commercial Property Underwriting. This high-visibility role involves leading underwriting strategy, coaching a team, and driving innovation in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in underwriting and a proven leadership background. Strong communication skills and knowledge of the Canadian insurance landscape are essential. This position is hybrid, offering an engaging work culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial property underwriting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing underwriters.
• Strong business acumen linking underwriting to financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and refinement of underwriting guidelines.
• Serve as a senior referral for complex risks.
• Drive consistency and discipline across operations.

Skills

Commercial property underwriting experience

Leadership experience

Business acumen

Knowledge of Canadian P&C insurance landscape

Communication skills

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

Interested candidates please contact Maurice Reichberg at DGA Careers. If you are working with another DGA recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position.