Intermediate Underwriting Specialist – Construction - 9856 - IW-9856

DGA Careers; Toronto; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Toronto is offering a position for an Intermediate Underwriting Specialist focused on large-risk construction and infrastructure. The role includes underwriting significant projects, collaborating with brokers and clients, and contributing to portfolio growth. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in commercial property underwriting. The company offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive rewards program, and exceptional career development opportunities in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive rewards program

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Paid volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a commercial property underwriter focused on large-risk construction.
• Experience with Builder’s Risk policies and non-standard construction.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to negotiate complex placements.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business focusing on Builder’s Risk and Wrap-Ups.
• Drive business development and secure large commercial accounts.
• Collaborate with brokers and clients for tailored underwriting solutions.

Skills

Commercial property underwriting

Technical underwriting skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Post Secondary Education

Job description

Date of modification: December 9, 2025

Job number: IW-9856

Detail

Location: Toronto

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.

Interested candidates, please contact Maurice Reichberg at DGA Careers.

Information

• City: Toronto
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Education: Post Secondary Education
• Minimum experience required: 3 to 4 Years