Sr Underwriter, Regional Property

Economical Insurance; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Company share ownership program

Pension and RRSP matching

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Economical Insurance is seeking an Underwriter, Regional Property in Montreal to evaluate and underwrite commercial property risks while building strong broker relationships across Canada. You will assess new business opportunities, negotiate renewals and endorsements, and provide technical underwriting support to drive profitable growth.

Ideal candidates bring 4–7 years of Commercial Lines underwriting experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, fluency in French and English, and a

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Bilingual in French and English (written and verbal).
• A university degree, college diploma, or CIP designation.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business submissions and make risk acceptance decisions.
• Review, negotiate, and process renewals and policy endorsements.
• Work closely with brokers to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships.
• Participate in brokerage visits and production meetings as needed.
• Provide underwriting guidance and technical support to brokers.

Skills

Underwriting

Commercial Lines

Relationship building

Negotiation

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Education

University degree

College diploma

CIP designation

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our team as an Underwriter, Regional Property, where you'll play a key role in evaluating and underwriting commercial property risks while building strong relationships with brokers across the region. In this role, you'll assess new business opportunities, negotiate renewals and endorsements, and provide technical expertise to support profitable growth and exceptional customer service.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join our team as an Underwriter, Regional Property, where you'll play a key role in evaluating and underwriting commercial property risks while building strong relationships with brokers across the region. In this role, you'll assess new business opportunities, negotiate renewals and endorsements, and provide technical expertise to support profitable growth and exceptional customer service.

What To Expect

• Underwrite new business submissions and make risk acceptance decisions.
• Review, negotiate, and process renewals and policy endorsements.
• Work closely with brokers to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships.
• Participate in brokerage visits and production meetings as needed.
• Provide underwriting guidance and technical support to brokers.

What You Bring

• 4-7 years of Commercial Lines underwriting experience.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate complex risks.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Bilingual Professional communication skills in both French and English, written and verbal.
• A university degree, college diploma, or CIP designation.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Salary Range: $59,300- $109,200

High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

About Us

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

About The Team

Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.