Professional Liability Underwriter - 125 - IW-125

DGA Careers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Annual performance incentive

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings program

Professional development support

Reimbursement for licensing fees

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DGA Careers is looking for a Professional Liability Underwriter to join a specialty insurance organization in Toronto. This role will involve managing and expanding a profitable portfolio while building strong relationships with brokers and carrier partners.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of underwriting experience, particularly in Professional Liability and related fields. The position offers a competitive compensation package, hybrid work environment, and opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience is required.
• Experience with Professional Liability, D&O, E&O, or Medical Malpractice is essential.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles and underwriting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business submissions from retail brokers.
• Manage and maintain an existing book of business.
• Monitor broker performance and production results.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Relationship management

Risk assessment

Market trends knowledge

Education

Post Secondary Education

Job description

Professional Liability Underwriter - 125 - IW-125

Job title: Professional Liability Underwriter - 125

Location: Toronto

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.

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

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.

Information

• City: Toronto
• Job Type: Full‑Time
• Education: Post Secondary Education
• Expertise: Underwriting – E&O/D&O, Professional Liability
• Minimum experience required: 3 to 4 Years
• Salary (annually): from $70,000 to $100,000