Senior Commercial Underwriter - 9750

InsuranceWorks.ca; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter specializing in Construction & Contracting Risks. This role involves underwriting, relationship management, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience (property, casualty, auto).
• CIP designation (completed or in progress).
• Team-first mindset and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting and pricing Construction & Contracting risks.
• Building and maintaining trusted broker relationships.
• Coaching and developing junior underwriters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

CIP designation

Job description

Job Title: Senior Commercial Underwriter – Construction & Contracting Risks ??
Location: Hybrid | Downtown Toronto (In-office ~50%)

? What You’ll Be Doing:

• Underwriting and pricing Construction & Contracting risks
• Building and maintaining trusted broker relationships
• Evaluating complex commercial risks with a holistic approach
• Coaching and developing junior underwriters
• Working collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-driven environment

?? What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience (property, casualty, auto)
• CIP designation (completed or in progress)
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• A team-first mindset and leadership potential
• Problem-solving and critical thinking expertise

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company that values technical excellence, professional growth, and collaboration.

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Interested candidates please contactMaurice Reichberg at DGA Careers. If you are working with another DGA recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position.