Senior Underwriter

DGA; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join their CGL team. This role involves reviewing pricing and terms for new and renewal business, fostering relationships with brokers, and providing market intelligence to management. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the insurance sector. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to mentor others, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in underwriting with a focus on CGL.
• Ability to develop long-term relationships with brokers.

Responsibilities

• Review and apply pricing and terms to new and renewal business.
• Maintain and grow existing book of business and broker relationships.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Level 1 General Insurance License

CAIB, CIP, CRM, FCIP (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is well-known in the industry, and they want you to be one of their Senior Underwriters in their CGL team.

What you will be doing:

• Review & apply pricing, terms & conditions to new & renewal business.
• Maintain & grow existing book of business.
• Establish & maintain relationships with retail producing brokers. Encourage & maintain additional submission flow from producing brokers.
• Provide high level commentary & market intelligence to the management team.
• Develop new broker relationships, including broker visits & discussions.
• Attend broker meetings, conventions & functions.
• Participate in discussions with markets & add commentary on specific programs.
• Discuss ideas on new product development & learn about other areas of niche underwriting.
• Act as a leader in the organization, mentoring younger people in the UW team, including sign off where applicable.

What we are looking for:

• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills to complete assignments efficiently and within structured timelines.
• An eye for detail to handle new business quotations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive, driven, and disciplined attitude.
• Self-motivated to meet competitive individual and team-related targets.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.
• Strong written language and professional communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• An ability to develop long-term strong relationships with brokers.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Level 1 General Insurance license (or the ability to obtain within a certain time frame).
• CAIB, CIP, CRM, FCIP or working towards finalizing a designation is preferred.
• High school diploma.

If this is you, then please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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 vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Interested candidates, please email your resume in confidence to Bea Dizon at or at ext. 102. If you are working with another DGA Recruiter, feel free to ask them for more information about this position.

Information:

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Education: CAIB, CIP, CIP Partial Completion, FCIP, FCIP - Partial Completion, Insurance License, Insurance License Level 1.
• Minimum experience required: 5 to 6 Years.