Senior/Executive Underwriter, Property

HDI Global SE; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Flexible Working Hours

Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits

Employer-Mledged RRSP Contributions

Employee Share Purchase Program

External Education & Tuition Reimbur*

International Network

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

HDI Global SE Canada is seeking a Senior/Executive Property Underwriter to drive profitable growth across our commercial property portfolio, with a focus on power, energy and mining sectors. You will leverage 7+ years of underwriting experience to lead risk selection and broker relationships in Canada.

Reporting to the Head of Property Underwriting within our Corporate Underwriting department, you will collaborate with Head Office in Germany and internal teams to refine underwriting practices,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of underwriting experience in commercial property.
• Bachelor's degree and CIP designation; FCIP preferred.
• Excellent technical underwriting expertise with strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to communicate underwriting strategy clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• French and/or German language skills are assets.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, self-motivated; growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a portfolio of commercial property risks focusing on power, energy and mining.
• Drive national portfolio growth by owning end-to-end underwriting lifecycle.
• Represent the Property product line and refine underwriting practices.
• Build and maintain broker and client relationships across Canada and with Head Office in Germany.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Broker relationships

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office

French/German asset

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIP designation

FCIP designation preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Functional Area

Property Underwriting

Travel

As required

Join HDI Global SE Canada as a Senior/Executive Property Underwriter and help drive profitable growth across our commercial property portfolio, with a focus on the power, energy and mining sectors. You bring 7+ years of commercial property underwriting experience, a proactive, entrepreneurial approach, and a strong growth mindset—along with the ability to build and sustain high-impact broker relationships. This role sits within our Corporate Underwriting department and reports to the Head of Property Underwriting.

About Us

HDI Global SE delivers a comprehensive service-based offering to the commercial and specialty insurance markets. Our strategy is to create sustainable growth and build a robust company that operates successfully worldwide. Our highly competent team is committed to delivering market-leading insurance solutions.

We are part of the Talanx Group, one of the major European insurance groups, with insurance revenue of EUR 49.0 billion (2025), and more than 120 years of experience in industrial insurance. HDI Global SE operates in more than 175 countries across the globe with over 5,500 employees worldwide. Financial strength ratings: AM Best A+ (Stable), Standard & Poors AA- (Very Strong, Outlook Stable).

At HDI, we offer employees the advantages of an international organization within a modern, dynamic work environment in the heart of downtown Toronto that both challenges and rewards. We foster strong internal and external communication and achieve our objectives through our core values of Together, Ownership, and Performance. Employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas and play an active role in shaping the future of our company.

Your Responsibilities

• Underwrite a portfolio of commercial property risks, with a focus on power, energy and mining, ensuring profitable growth and strong risk selection.
• Drive national portfolio growth by owning the end-to-end underwriting lifecycle, strengthening broker and client relationships, and actively managing portfolio performance.
• Represent the Property product line in the market; partner across functions to refine underwriting practices; and share knowledge internally to support continuous improvement and cross-selling opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with our broker partners and customers in Canada and also with Head Office colleagues in Germany to align underwriting strategy and appetite, strengthen service delivery, and support profitable growth.

Your Profile (Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

• Minimum 7 years of underwriting experience handling commercial property risks.
• Bachelor's degree and CIP designation required; FCIP designation preferred.
• Excellent technical underwriting expertise with strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to communicate underwriting strategy and decisions clearly, internally and externally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• French and/or German language skills are considered an asset.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Positive, growth-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.

What We Offer

• Salary range is $150,000 - $200,000, plus bonus opportunity.
• Competitive total rewards package and professional development support.
• Flexible Working Hours
• Competitive Time Off Policy
• International Network
• External Education & Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Hybrid Work Environmnet
• Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits
• Employer-Matched RRSP Contributions
• Employee Share Purchase Program

We welcome applications from motivated, team-oriented individuals who are eager to take on new challenges.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.