Senior Commercial Underwriter - 9750 - IW-9750

DGA Careers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter specializing in Construction & Contracting Risks. This hybrid role in downtown Toronto involves underwriting, building broker relationships, and coaching junior staff in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive underwriting experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience.
• Coaching and developing junior underwriters.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting and pricing Construction & Contracting risks.
• Building and maintaining trusted broker relationships.
• Evaluating complex commercial risks.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Post-Secondary Education

CIP Designation

Job description

Senior Commercial Underwriter - 9750 - IW-9750

Job number: IW-9750

Details

Job title: Senior Commercial Underwriter - Construction & Contracting Risks

Location: Hybrid | Downtown Toronto (In-office ~50%)

Description

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Underwriting and pricing Construction & Contracting risks
2. Building and maintaining trusted broker relationships
3. Evaluating complex commercial risks with a holistic approach
4. Coaching and developing junior underwriters
5. 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 unrivaled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach key influencers and passive candidates nationwide.

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.

Additional Information

• City: Toronto
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Education: Post-Secondary Education
• Minimum experience required: 7 to 10 years