Intermediate Underwriting Specialist – Construction - 9856

DGA Careers Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading insurer is seeking an Intermediate Underwriting Specialist in Toronto, ON. This role involves underwriting new and renewal construction business and collaborating with brokers and clients on significant infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in commercial property underwriting, strong broker relationships, and technical underwriting skills. The position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work environment, promoting career development and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive rewards program

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a commercial property underwriter, particularly in construction and Builder’s Risk policies.
• Background in underwriting industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in energy or mining underwriting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business focusing on Builder’s Risk and construction operational property.
• Drive business development to secure large commercial accounts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored underwriting solutions.
• Serve as a technical resource on complex underwriting risks.
• Support portfolio strategy and ensure underwriting compliance.

Skills

Technical underwriting skills

Strong broker relationships

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Independent work capability

Job description

Intrmediate Underwriting Specialist – Construction

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 days/week in office)

An industry-leading insurer has created a new opportunity within its Construction, Renewable Energy, and Mining team. The company is seeking a seasoned property underwriting specialist to take a leadership role in expanding its footprint in the large-risk construction and infrastructure space.

This position is designed for an underwriting professional who brings both technical expertise and strong broker relationships. The successful candidate will play a central role in underwriting some of the most significant infrastructure, power, and energy transition projects across Canada, while shaping the future of a growing, specialized portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business with a focus on:
  • Builder’s Risk (projects $250K+ in premium)
  • Wrap-Ups ($100K+ in premium)
  • Construction operational property
  • Renewable energy and power projects (combined/single cycle plants, LNG distribution, utilities, mining operations, and critical mineral projects).
• Drive business development and portfolio growth by prospecting and securing large commercial and multinational accounts ($200M+ in annual revenue).
• Collaborate with brokers, clients, engineers, and internal stakeholders to deliver tailored underwriting solutions.
• Serve as a technical resource on complex industrial, infrastructure, and non-standard construction risks.
• Support portfolio strategy and contribute to the execution of a five-year growth plan.
• Ensure underwriting quality, profitability, and compliance while exercising local underwriting authority.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a commercial property underwriter, with significant expertise in large risk construction and Builder’s Risk policies.
• Background underwriting non-standard, industrial, civil, and infrastructure projects beyond four-wall construction.
• Experience in energy and/or mining underwriting considered an asset.
• Strong technical underwriting skills with the ability to structure and negotiate complex placements.
• Established relationships with brokers and clients in the construction and energy sectors.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, production-oriented team environment.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive rewards program including retirement savings, share plan, health and wellness benefits, and paid volunteer opportunities.
• Exceptional career development opportunities, with support for continuing education and professional growth.
• Hybrid work environment – with regular presence in Toronto to build broker and market relationships.
• A highly motivated, entrepreneurial team with full local underwriting authority and significant capacity to deploy.

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