Intermediate/Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter - 9763

DGA Careers; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in Canada is looking for an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriter who has at least 5 years of underwriting experience, preferably with MGA. The successful candidate will be responsible for pricing, developing relationships with brokers, and staying informed on industry trends. This hybrid position offers flexibility in Ontario, and strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Prior experience with MGA is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review & apply pricing, terms & conditions to new & renewal business.
• Maintain and grow existing relationships with key retail brokers.
• Develop new broker relationships, including broker visits & discussions.

Skills

Commercial Lines Underwriting

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Level 1 General Insurance license

CIP or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriter to join their team! The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of progressive experience in Commercial Lines underwriting at MGA.

Location: Hybrid in Ontario

Responsibilities

• Review & apply pricing, terms & conditions to new & renewal business.
• Maintain and grow existing relationships with key retail producing brokers.
• Develop out new broker relationships, including broker visits & discussions
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to inform underwriting strategies and decision
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance market presence and build professional relationships

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• Prior working experience with MGA is preferred
• Level 1 General Insurance license
• A (CIP) or equivalent or working towards a designation is preferred
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong underwriting acumen, effective communication, and negotiation skills

About Us

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 key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Interested candidates please contact Kim Ehman at 587-885-1849 or forward your resume in confidence tokim

Education & Licensing

• CAIB
• CIP
• CIP Partial Completion
• Insurance License

Contact

• Name: Kim Ehman
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]