Lead Underwriter, Professional Lines — Data‑Driven Growth (Remote)

Zensurance; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an experienced underwriter with 5+ years in technical professional lines underwriting. You will create and implement profitable insurance products, optimize the business portfolio, and mentor other underwriters. A strong knowledge of professional liability policy wordings and a data-driven approach are essential. This remote-first role offers flexibility and an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Home office allowance

Flexible health and dental plans

Education assistance reimbursement

Parental leave top-up

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical professional lines underwriting experience (E&O, D&O, or medical malpractice).
• 2+ years of experience working with portfolio optimization within specialty casualty lines.
• Excellent knowledge of professional liability policy wordings, claims-made triggers, and Canadian provincial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement profitable professional lines insurance products.
• Maintain and optimize the book of business through data analyses.
• Be accountable for reaching growth and profitability targets for the portfolio.
• Mentor and coach other underwriters.
• Collaborate with the Analytics and Underwriting Teams.

Skills

Technical professional lines underwriting experience

Portfolio optimization

Knowledge of professional liability policy wordings

Data-driven decision making

Project leadership

Job description

A leading insurance provider is seeking an experienced underwriter with 5+ years in technical professional lines underwriting. You will create and implement profitable insurance products, optimize the business portfolio, and mentor other underwriters. A strong knowledge of professional liability policy wordings and a data-driven approach are essential. This remote-first role offers flexibility and an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.