Senior Underwriter, Tech, Cyber and Professional Lines Insurance

Sovereign Insurance; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Montreal is seeking a Senior Underwriter focusing on Technology E&O and Professional Liability Insurance. The role involves underwriting new and renewal business, analyzing risk, and collaborating with distribution partners. Candidates should have strong technical skills and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Paid time off

Pension and benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience in Professional Liability, Technology E&O, and/or Cyber Insurance.
• Proven ability to drive new business growth and expand a portfolio through collaboration.
• Confidence in market-facing interactions with partner brokers.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a profitable book of new and renewal business.
• Review submissions, assess exposures, and determine appropriate terms.
• Collaborate on policy wording to ensure competitive terms.

Skills

Technical underwriting skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Business development mindset

Bilingualism in French and English

Education

Bachelor's degree or professional designation (CIP, FCIP, CRM, RPLU)

Job description

Overview

Company: Sovereign General
Department: Professional Liabilities
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: Bilingualism in English and French is required.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant.

The Opportunity

Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

We are looking for a Senior Underwriter, Tech Cyber & Professional Lines Insurance to join our Specialty Lines Solutions team. In this role, you will focus on underwriting new and renewal business, analyzing risk, and working closely with our distribution partners to provide responsive, well-structured solutions. You will bring technical expertise in Professional Liability, Technology E&O and Cyber Insurance lines of business to a portfolio that continues to grow profitably.

How you will create impact

• Underwrite and manage a profitable book of new and renewal business in Technology E&O, Cyber and Professional Liability insurance within Sovereign’s risk guidelines.
• Review submissions, assess exposures, and determine appropriate terms, conditions and pricing.
• Collect and evaluate industry and market information to support sound underwriting decisions.
• Collaborate to the review of policy wordings to ensure coverage terms and conditions are competitive and appropriate.
• Work with different distribution channels to provide responsive service and tailored solutions for our clients.
• Analyze risks by understanding controls and processes, ensuring exposures are identified and properly mitigated.

How you will succeed

• You have a business development mindset, able to turn opportunities into results while building lasting trust with our distribution partners.
• You have strong technical underwriting skills and sound judgement when assessing risks.
• You are detail-oriented and thorough, ensuring accuracy in wordings, pricing, and documentation.
• You are service focused, responsive, and able to build credibility and trust with our distribution partners.
• You are adaptable and curious, staying informed in emerging risks within the Technology, Cyber and Professional Liability space.
• You work well independently but also thrive as part of a collaborative team environment.

To join our team

• You have a Bachelors degree, or one of the following professional designations: CIP, FCIP, CRM or RPLU.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is a core requirement.
• 5+ years of underwriting experience in Professional Liability, Technology E&O and /or Cyber Insurance.
• Proven ability to drive new business growth and expand a portfolio through collaboration with brokers and other distribution partners.
• Strong analytical skills and an understanding of portfolio analysis metrics.
• Proven ability to evaluate exposures, apply underwriting guidelines and manage a profitable portfolio.
• Confidence in market facing interactions with our partner brokers and other distribution partners.
• This position also works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

What you need to know

• You will handle sensitive information where a high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.
• You will travel to market and represent the Technology, Cyber and Professional Liability team to our partner brokers and other distribution partners across Quebec, Atlantic Canada and occasionally in other Canadian provinces.
• You will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
• This position will operate on a hybrid work posture which will require an in-office presence of at least twice a week.

What’s in it for you

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
• An organizational commitment to sustainability and charitable giving; positively impacting the social, environmental and economic well-being of Canadian businesses, families and communities.