Senior Commercial P&C Underwriter

Gore Mutual Insurance; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gore Mutual Insurance seeks a Senior Underwriter to manage a pipeline of new business and renewals. This role requires strong communication and sales skills, with a focus on creating tailored insurance solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant underwriting experience and a collaborative spirit. Join a company committed to transforming the insurance industry with innovative solutions and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ property and casualty underwriting experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive business partnerships.
• Proficient underwriting skills and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio underwriting for broker partners focusing on growth.
• Coaching, training, and mentoring team members.
• Managing workflows and supporting broker inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Collaboration

Analytical Ability

Decision Making

Education

University degree or college diploma

CIP and/or FCIP enrollment or completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for 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, we’ll 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.

At Gore Mutual, we’ve completely transformed our business in under three years. By investing in top talent and leading technology, we’ve redefined what it means to be a modern mutual that does good.

Our path forward brings a sharper focus on our business’ performance that’s powered by innovation and an agile, high-performing culture – we’re built for success.

We’re well on our way to becoming a purpose-driven, digitally led national insurer. Come join us.

Canada’s insurance industry is in a state of flux. Inflation, rising NatCat's, an uptick in auto theft, evolving regulation, and changing customer expectations are impacting consumers and insurers. When it comes to your career the employer you choose to align yourself with and how they are tackling these challenges matters. Not all insurers are the same.

Gore Mutual is growing our commercial insurance business and we are making significant investments in our people and technology. We would like our prospective SME underwriter to be a sales-oriented Underwriter who can manage a pipeline of new business and renewals. We are looking for applicants with sales experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals.

As a Commercial Senior Underwriter, you will help our brokers and customers by creating unique and tailored solutions that manage the risk of our everchanging business world. You’ll have the chance to refine your commercial underwriting skills in an environment that recognizes performance and care for our customers. You will be supporting broker inquiries via phone call and emails while managing your own workflows.

What will you do?

As a Senior Underwriter, you will be portfolio underwriting for our broker partners with a focus on growth and profitability. You will also have the opportunity to share your expertise through coaching, training, and mentoring. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.

What will you need to succeed?

• A minimum of 7 years’ property and casualty underwriting experience in medium to complex risks
• University degree, college diploma or equivalent experience
• Enrollment in or completion of the CIP and/or FCIP
• Ability to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers
• Ability to be comfortable with change while also promoting change to continuously improve the team’s operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Takes the initiative to participate in supporting ongoing transformational projects within Commercial Lines
• Proficient underwriting skills, sound judgement, decision making and analytical ability
• Results oriented, driven by objectives, with ability to meet challenging deadlines
• High degree of collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision
• Proficient skill with computer applications including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

This is a hybrid work model- working in our Cambridge office 2 days a week

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Gore Mutual Insurance 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. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please advise the HR representative who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

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