Professional Liability Underwriter - 125

DGA Careers Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Annual performance incentive opportunity

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings program with employer contribution

Professional development support

Reimbursement for licensing fees

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

DGA Careers Inc. is seeking a Professional Liability Underwriter to join their team in Downtown Toronto. The role involves underwriting new and renewal business, managing a profitable portfolio, and expanding broker relationships.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of insurance underwriting experience, particularly with Professional Liability and related fields. Competitive compensation and a hybrid work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Experience with Professional Liability, D&O, E&O, and Medical Malpractice.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business submissions from retail brokers.
• Manage and maintain an existing book of business.
• Develop new business opportunities through broker relationships.

Skills

Commercial insurance underwriting experience

Professional Liability underwriting

Business development

Broker relationship management

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent industry experience

RIBO, CIP, FCIP designation progress

Job description

Our client is a growing specialty insurance organization seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial underwriter to join its Professional and Specialty Liability team. This role offers the opportunity to manage and expand a profitable portfolio while building strong relationships with brokers and carrier partners.

The successful candidate will play a key role in underwriting new and renewal business, driving production, and contributing to the continued growth of a well-established specialty insurance operation.

Title: Professional Liability Underwriter

Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Professional & Specialty Liability Underwriting
• Underwrite new business submissions from retail brokers
• Evaluate and negotiate renewal opportunities
• Manage and maintain an existing book of business
• Develop new business opportunities through broker relationships
• Achieve assigned production and profitability objectives
• Ensure service standards are consistently met
• Support the growth of specialty liability products including:
  • Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Liability
  • Professional Liability (E&O)
  • Directors & Officers Liability (D&O)
• Monitor broker performance and production results
• Review portfolio profitability and make underwriting adjustments as required
• Maintain disciplined underwriting practices and profitable risk selection
• Provide reporting and portfolio insights to senior leadership
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience
• Experience underwriting Professional Liability, D&O, E&O, Medical Malpractice
• MGA or specialty insurance experience is considered an asset
• RIBO, CIP, FCIP, or progress toward designation is preferred
• Post-secondary education or equivalent industry experience
• Strong understanding of insurance principles, risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management
• Knowledge of industry regulations, market trends, and underwriting best practices
• Proven business development and broker relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and underwrite complex commercial risks

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual performance incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Reimbursement for licensing and professional membership fees
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected specialty insurance team
• Career growth within a dynamic and expanding organization