Senior Underwriter - Cyber & Tech E&O

Markel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Toronto to join the Cyber, Tech, and FinTech team. Responsibilities include implementing underwriting strategies and supporting portfolio performance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits, including excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential

Strong benefits package

20 vacation days plus additional floater days

RRSP and health coverage

Career development support

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Cyber, Tech E&O or Fintech insurance experience preferred.
• A high level of Cyber and/or E&O product and technical proficiency.
• Excellent research, detail orientation and creative problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement underwriting strategies on new and renewal business.
• Support on performance of the portfolio and identify growth opportunities.
• Provide leadership and coaching for junior underwriters.

Skills

Customer service focus

Analytical skills

Creative problem solving

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Underwriter in our Cyber, Tech and FinTech team based in Toronto.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Tech, Cyber and Fintech (TCF) team based in Toronto.

What part will you play?

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel Canada gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity

As an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter in our Cyber, Tech and FinTech team based in Toronto, you will work closely with the AVP of Cyber and a dynamic team to help implement underwriting strategies, improve products, and build strong broker relationships across Canada. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our innovative approach on true specialty products and support our global presence in Cyber and Technology, within an environment that supports and provides exceptional development opportunities that aims to maximise your potential. You will shine in this role if you’re customer‑centric, analytical, agile and pursue a growth mindset.

What you’ll be doing

• Work with AVP Cyber, wider team, actuarial, and other parts of the business to implement the underwriting strategy on new and renewal business
• Support AVP Cyber on the performance of the portfolio and identify opportunities for growth and product improvements, including value added services
• Provide leadership and coaching, as appropriate, for junior underwriters to help with their development and ensure that their roles and responsibilities are delivered
• Attend regular broker and client meetings, working with distribution and broker channel leadership groups, in order to develop strong relationships with existing and new brokers
• Apply appropriate underwriting practices including authority and guidelines control
• Apply appropriate risk management practices including aggregations and guideline controls and any measures required to limit Markel’s exposure

What we’re looking for

• At least 5 years of Cyber, Tech E&O or Fintech insurance experience preferred
• A high level of Cyber and/or E&O product and technical proficiency
• Able to demonstrate experience and success in a customer service role with a business development focus and have a proven track record of delivery against new business and portfolio growth targets
• Excellent research, detail orientation and creative problem‑solving skills
• Show a high level of competence in the use of data to robustly performance manage
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong team player, able to contribute in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, who has developed junior team members
• Be self‑starting and success‑oriented individuals and have a desire to build a market leading business
• Up to 25% travel (when appropriate)
• Bilingual preferred

Benefits

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus potential & strong benefits package
• 20 vacation days plus additional floater days per year
• Fantastic company RRSP, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, travel insurance, vision care and wellness initiatives
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us to request any accommodations that may be needed.