Senior Underwriter, Professional Liability

SPG Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with incentives

Flexible time-off policies

RRSPs company-matched

Tuition reimbursement & training

License fee reimbursements

Event/travel/personal home & auto ins.

Job summary

Totten Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Toronto to service broker partners and expand the Professional Liability footprint. You will analyze risk, negotiate terms, and support coverage issuance while maintaining strong broker relations locally and with Lloyd's partners.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of underwriting experience, RIBO licensing, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of underwriting experience.
• RIBO Licensed required or within the first 3 months of employment.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Industry designations such as CIP or CAIB are preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with TAM or Policy Works is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned book of Professional Liability business with risk analysis and terms negotiation within authority.
• Support underwriting activities on policy issuance, coding, and endorsements.
• Maintain broker visibility through regular sales calls (in person or by phone/video).
• Build rapport with insurer partners and Lloyd's broker partners domestically.
• Demonstrate effective workflow management with prioritization and urgency.
• Handle broker inquiries and collaborate across Totten's segments to leverage cross-sell opportunities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

High school or equivalent

RIBO Licensed

Tools

MS Office

TAM

Policy Works

Job description

Totten is looking for a Senior Underwriter to provide exceptional customer service to our broker partners and work to expand Totten’s presence in the Professional Liability segment based out of downtown Toronto office. We offer an excellent opportunity to work for one of Canada’s Leading MGA’s and to become part of a dynamic and knowledgeable team.

What You’ll Do

• Manage an assigned book of Professional Liability business which consists of risk analysis, negotiating terms and conditions, and working within the parameters of assigned authority
• Work with the goal of providing or finding solutions for all stakeholders
• Support the Underwriters on policy issuance, coding, and endorsements
• Maintain a high level of broker visibility through regular sales calls (in person/conference calls)
• Build rapport with our insurer partners domestically, and our broker partners at Lloyd’s
• Demonstrate effective workflow management through prioritization and work with a sense of urgency
• Handle account inquiries from our broker partners and internally
• Work closely with others across all business segments at Totten to leverage cross-sell opportunities
• Other duties may be assigned as required

What You’ll Need For Success

• Minimum of 5-7 years of underwriting experience
• Industry designations preferred (i.e. CIP, CAIB, etc.)
• RIBO Licensed Required (or within the first 3 months of employment)
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• A strong work ethic, good organizational skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills: written and verbal
• Strong time management skills, goal oriented, and self-directed
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with TAM or Policy Works broker management systems an asset

Choose Totten and Elevate Your Career

Totten Insurance Group stands at the pinnacle as Canada's preeminent national MGA provider, specializing in niche products and pioneering solutions. Offering an eclectic array of insurance products and programs, Totten Group's commitment lies in rendering top-tier insurance solutions that aren't typically accessible in the mainstream marketplace.

Actively supporting more than 2,000 independent brokers across Canada, Totten Group proudly embraces a robust organizational structure, featuring five distinct divisions. These include Commercial Casualty, Commercial Property, Hospitality, Personal Lines, and Professional Liability. Each division contributes unique expertise, ensuring comprehensive coverage that matches the diverse needs of our clientele. To read more about Totten, please visit https://www.tottengroup.com/about/.

Your well-being is our priority, and we back this up with a wealth of benefits:

• Engage in a rewarding work environment that recognizes your contributions through a competitive pay structure, inclusive of incentives, bonuses, and additional earning opportunities.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and generous time-off policies designed to accommodate your lifestyle.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including company-matched RRSPs, tailored to meet your personal and family needs.
• Grow with HUB through sponsored training and development programs, along with tuition reimbursement opportunities to fuel your career advancement.
• Receive reimbursements for professional license fees and membership dues, underscoring our commitment to your professional growth.
• Avail of special discounts on events, travel, accommodations, and personal home & auto insurance, enhancing your HUB experience.

At Totten, we champion the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are steadfastly devoted to cultivating an atmosphere in which every member of our team feels valued and empowered. With this commitment in mind, we’ve crafted our selection process to ensure accessibility for all. We actively invite you to inform us if you require any support or accommodations during the recruitment journey. We staunchly uphold the principle of offering every applicant an equal chance to excel and prosper in our harmonious and inclusive workspace.

Department Underwriting

Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: No Travel Required

Required Education: High school or equivalent

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