Personal Lines Underwriter

Gore Mutual Insurance; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern mutual insurance company is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their expanding Personal Insurance Underwriting team in Toronto, Ontario. This role requires expertise in personal insurance underwriting, strong communication skills, and the ability to provide excellent customer service to brokers. Successful candidates will thrive in a hybrid working environment. If you have 3 years of experience and are action-oriented, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of underwriting experience in personal insurance is required.
• Proficient computer skills with strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite programs.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide best in class customer service to our broker community.
• Manage phone queues ensuring all relevant information is provided.
• Underwrite risks within assigned underwriting authority.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Networking

Critical thinking

Education

CIP designation or working towards designation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Next Horizon is here. Fueled by investments in talent and technology our bold strategy to transform is nearly complete.

At Gore Mutual weve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now were proudly building on that legacy to transform our companyand our industryfor the better.

Our path forward sharpens our focus on business performance driven by leading technology innovation and an agile high-performing culture. With Gore Mutual and Beneva announcing their intent to merge in 2026 well be uniting two well-established financially strong and trusted brands to become the strongest mutual insurer in Canada ensuring Canadians have purpose-driven insurance options for generations to come. Come join us.

Gore Mutuals Personal Insurance Underwriting team is growing! We are looking to add new team members to our National Operations Centre and set the stage for continued growth and expansion. Our Underwriters deliver genuine personal service to our brokers listen carefully to understand their needs and create tailored solutions blending the needs of the customer with profitable underwriting results.

This role requires some underwriting experience to apply critical thinking and solution more complex underwriting risks and has great opportunity for growth and development.

What will you do

• Provide best in class customer service to our broker community by supporting them through various processes such as renewals new business and policy change transactions for both auto and property business lines
• Managing phone queues ensuring all relevant information is provided to effectively support brokers through underwriting transaction including submissions and risk analysis
• Explain underwriting decisions to our broker that strong broker relationships are maintained
• Underwrite risks within assigned underwriting authority to drive profitability
• Manage work duties as assigned in a fast paced results driven environment ensuring department goals are met or exceeded

What will you need to succeed

• 3 years of underwriting experience in personal insurance is required
• CIP designation or working towards designation is preferred
• Proficient computer skills with strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite programs
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision

Please note that this role operates in a hybrid environment with two days a week expected in our Cambridge Ontario office.

Accessibility for applicants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact usand a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Should you request an accommodation during the interview process please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.

Key Skills

• Customer Service
• Data Networking
• Horticulture
• Fashion Designing
• Guest Services
• ACCA

Employment: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1