Senior Underwriting Specialist - Senior Complex Accounts Job 9787 - IW-9787

DGA Careers; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Underwriting Specialist for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will evaluate complex risks, develop underwriting strategies, and mentor junior staff. With a minimum of 10 years of underwriting experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential. This position offers the chance to impact strategic accounts while working with a talented team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of underwriting experience focused on large or strategic accounts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in underwriting tools, risk modeling, and data analysis platforms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite large, complex risks within strategic accounts.
• Collaborate with account managers, actuaries, and legal teams for solutions.
• Mentor junior underwriters and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

University degree

CIP or equivalent

Tools

Underwriting tools

Risk modeling tools

Data analysis platforms

Job description

Overview

Senior Underwriting Specialist - Senior Complex Accounts

Location: Toronto (Hybrid opportunity – 2 days in office). Downtown Toronto.

Description

Senior Underwriting Specialist to support a large complex portfolio. You will lead complex risk assessments, develop customized underwriting strategies, and serve as a trusted advisor to key clients and internal stakeholders. Your industry knowledge and analytical acumen will help shape underwriting decisions that align with business goals and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite large, complex, or unique risks within strategic accounts.
• Collaborate with account managers, actuaries, and legal teams to structure innovative solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal partners.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to underwriting guidelines.
• Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives, including product development and process improvement.
• Mentor junior underwriters and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team.

Qualifications

• University degree; advanced insurance-related certifications like CIP or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of underwriting experience, with a focus on large or strategic accounts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency in underwriting tools, risk modeling, and data analysis platforms.
• High ethical standards, adherence to industry regulations, and ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Strong negotiation skills, adaptability to changing market conditions and underwriting guidelines, and ability to handle multiple underwriting files simultaneously.

About Us

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 contact or text Antonella Leone at 647-624-9609.

Information

• City: Toronto
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Education: CIP, CIP Partial Completion, FCIP
• Minimum experience required: 7 to 10 Years