Senior Commercial Underwriter

TSW Management Services Inc. | Services de gestion TSW inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Telemedicine

Employee and family assistance program

Retirement and savings programs

Wellness allowance

Year-round social activities

Job summary

TSW Management Services Inc. is looking for a Senior Commercial Underwriter to join their Vancouver office. In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting complex commercial risks, providing mentorship, and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in commercial P&C underwriting with a proven record of achieving profitability targets. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $135,000 along with comprehensive benefits and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in commercial P&C underwriting.
• Proven record of achieving underwriting profitability and growth targets.
• Demonstrated interest in and ability to travel locally for broker meetings and events.
• Flexibility and the ability to prioritize multiple ongoing tasks.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex commercial P&C risks focusing on profitability and compliance.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to peers.
• Evaluate risks and make underwriting decisions based on guidelines.
• Manage the submission and quoting processes for new and renewal business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and clients.

Skills

Commercial P&C underwriting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Customer-focused mindset

Data analysis proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

CIP designation or equivalent

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

We offer more than a job, we offer a career!

• We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
• We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.
• We inspire people to do what they are passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition of diversity and community support.
• We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the core of our values.
• We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and year-round social activities and events.

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Underwriter to join our team in our Vancouver office!

As a Senior Underwriter, you will act as a key liaison between TSW and our broker partners. You will be responsible for developing and growing complex commercial risks and business by writing new business, managing a renewal portfolio and providing in‑person consultations, and represent TSW at broker meetings, industry events, and client presentations while maintaining profitability, and delivering exceptional response time.

If you are career‑minded and looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset, you will love working among our team!

Your day as a Senior Commercial Underwriter:

• Underwrite complex commercial P&C risks with a focus on profitability and compliance
• Provide mentorship and technical support to peers
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored insurance solutions
• Evaluate risks and make underwriting decisions based on company guidelines, risk appetite, and pricing strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with broker and clients, providing exceptional customer service and delivering value‑added solutions.
• Manage the submission, quoting, and binding processes for new and renewal business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Collaborate with other underwriters, brokers, and internal teams to drive profitable growth and achieve assigned monthly sales goals.
• Negotiate policy terms and conditions with brokers and clients, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze market trends and broker feedback to identify new business opportunities and develop marketing strategies to attract new business.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in commercial P&C underwriting.
• CIP designation or equivalent, and/or actively working toward completing this designation.
• Proven record of achieving underwriting profitability and growth targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in and ability to travel locally for broker meetings and events.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to prioritize multiple ongoing tasks.
• Ability to work well independently, as part of a team, and with others throughout the organization.
• Customer‑focused and service‑oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in data analysis and Excel.
• Experience with data visualization tools is an asset.

The expected salary for this role ranges from $90,000 to $135,000. Annual salary will be determined by factors including prior experience, location, business segment, and relevance of the candidate’s skills to the role.

Who we are

TSW Management Services Inc. is a national Lloyd’s Managing General Agent and Wholesale Broker specializing in complex commercial insurance placements. At TSW, we also act as a “retail broker” through our competitive Broker’s E&O program.

TSW Management Services Inc. exists to assist retail brokers in their growth of commercial business beyond their current capabilities. Our goal is to become one of Canada’s leading MGA commercial insurance wholesalers through our product offerings, integrity, intelligence, and delivery of outstanding service. In doing so, we “partner” with our brokers, sharing in their success.

TSW Management Services Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at TSW Management Services Inc. are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.