Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines

Brokerlink Inc.; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 87,200–106,600 CAD

Annual bonus 10% target (up to 200%)

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Group RRSP with company matching

DPSP

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

BrokerLink Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our growing insurance team in Canada. You will oversee underwriting for assigned programs, partner with brokers, and ensure adherence to guidelines, authority, and profitability targets.

This role requires strong technical underwriting knowledge and the ability to mentor others. We value CIP designation (preferred), post-secondary education in Business/Insurance/Finance, and 5–7 years of underwriting experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of underwriting experience.
• CIP designation preferred.
• Ability to mentor underwriting colleagues and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underwriting of assigned programs and ensure adherence to guidelines and authority.
• Develop relationships with brokers and participate in visits and events.
• Evaluate risks, quotes, renewals, and endorsements and provide solutions that protect profitability.
• Coach team members to enhance technical underwriting knowledge.
• Lead process improvements to increase efficiency and best practices.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Mentorship

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Insurance/Finance

CIP designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

*Being a part of BrokerLink, means you live our values: to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment is present.**We want like-minded individuals who want to provide the highest level of customer service, who carry themselves with utmost professionalism.**We want to invest in you! Your success is our success and our purpose of \"we're here to help people\" is what motivates us to keep the amazing talent we attract, for a long time. We want to bring out the best of all our team members! Offering countless opportunities to grow and an environment which values our most important assets, you, our team members. We have over 200 offices across Canada, ask us about our flexible work arrangements!***Pay at BrokerLink is about much more than just salary.**- Flexible work arrangements- Multiple benefits offered to support **physical and mental wellbeing,** Wellness account and much more- Share plan & other savings**Salary range** (but not limited to):87,200 - 106,600**Incentive plan**Annual bonus: 10% target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to 200% (subject to personal and company performance)As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our incentive programs and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with BrokerLink matching a portion of your contributions.Our Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, location etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.**About the role**We're looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our growing team!**What you'll do here:*** The Senior Underwriter is responsible for the underwriting, oversight, and performance management of assigned insurance programs. The role works closely with program partners and internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, delegated authority, and portfolio objectives, while identifying opportunities to enhance program performance and profitability.* Develop long-term and meaningful relationships with brokers by providing legendary service and participating in broker visits, field underwriting, insurance industry functions, and marketing events.* Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes and recommend innovative solutions.* Coach and mentor team members to develop their technical underwriting knowledge and to enhance broker relationships.* Help shape the future of Commercial Lines Underwriting by providing creative solutions on process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and elevate best practices* Provide leadership to ensure that the regional underwriting service, production and profitability levels are achieved.* Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits.* Within your level of authority, quote, negotiate, sell, and authorize the acceptance of moderate to complex new business, renewals, and endorsements to develop and retain profitable business according to the business plan established for the department.* Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers, and co-workers.* Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions.* Some travel is required.**What you bring to the table:*** Post-secondary education in Business, Insurance, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience* 5 to 7 years of underwriting experience* Prior experience leading insurance programs an asset* Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation preferred* Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to underwriting colleagues.* Strong meeting facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.* Ability to execute portfolio strategy and translate objectives into actionable underwriting decisions.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve portfolio performance, processes, and profitability.* Maintain an expert and current understanding of all relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions related thereto* Demonstrate the ability to handle complex risks* Awareness of local community conditions and insurance issues* Superior organization and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines* Exemplary and proactive customer service skills to identify needs, effectively negotiate, and provide tailored solutions to brokers* Great communication skills (both written and verbal)* Strong negotiating skills and business savvy* Initiative and ability to work under pressure* Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer tools* No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.This role is a new member of our growing team.*We are an equal opportunity employer**BrokerLink is committed to providing an accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.**BrokerLink is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment which embraces our diversities and sees them as our strength! We want to foster a workplace that makes all our team members and customers feel welcome and appreciated.**Discover more about BrokerLink! Visit our new dedicated* *.**Please note that BrokerLink does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.**At BrokerLink, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that inspires each of us to be the best we can be. Join our team and make a difference!*