Underwriter - Sports & Leisure (Remote Canada)

ECL Group of Companies; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Executrade is assisting a well-established Canadian specialty insurer with the recruitment of an Insurance Underwriter – Sports & Leisure. This is a fully remote, full-time position based in Canada.

You will assess and underwrite risks in sports, leisure, and entertainment, build broker relationships, and contribute to portfolio profitability while ensuring sound underwriting and compliance in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of underwriting experience in the sports, leisure or entertainment sector.
• Ability to analyze submissions, assess exposures, interpret terms, and price accordingly.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and underwrite specialty insurance risks in sports, leisure, and entertainment markets.
• Build and maintain productive broker relationships and support business development.
• Monitor portfolio performance, renewals, and profitability to guide underwriting decisions.

Skills

Underwriting

Sports & Leisure

Risk assessment

Broker relationships

Portfolio management

Documentation

Education

CIP

FCIP

Tools

Policy administration systems

Job description

Insurance Underwriter – Sports & Leisure Type: Remote | Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Canadian specialty insurance organization with a strong reputation for delivering tailored insurance solutions for unique and complex risks. With deep expertise in specialty underwriting and a commitment to serving niche markets, the organization partners with insurance brokers to provide flexible, practical coverage for businesses and organizations that require more than traditional insurance solutions. Operating in a dynamic and evolving segment of the insurance industry, the company is known for its specialized knowledge, relationship-driven approach, and dedication to finding solutions for hard-to-place risks. Its focus on niche industries allows its team to develop meaningful expertise, build lasting broker partnerships, and make a tangible impact on the success of its clients. This is an exciting opportunity for an insurance professional to join a specialized underwriting team focused on the sports, leisure, and entertainment sector. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of risks, apply your technical expertise, strengthen broker relationships, and contribute to a growing specialty portfolio — all within a remote work environment that offers the opportunity to build your career in a distinctive area of the insurance market.

Key Responsibilities

As the Underwriter – Sports & Leisure, you will be responsible for assessing, evaluating, and underwriting specialty insurance risks within the sports, leisure, and entertainment markets. Working closely with brokers and internal stakeholders, you will balance sound underwriting judgment with responsive service to deliver tailored insurance solutions while supporting profitable portfolio growth.

• Risk Assessment & Underwriting: Review, analyze, and evaluate new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements to determine risk acceptability, coverage requirements, and appropriate terms and conditions. Apply underwriting guidelines, pricing principles, and sound judgment to develop competitive, sustainable insurance solutions for a variety of specialty risks. Identify potential exposures, assess risk quality, and determine when additional information, risk controls, or referrals are required.
• Sports & Leisure Specialty Expertise: Underwrite a diverse range of risks associated with sports, recreation, leisure activities, and entertainment-related operations. Develop a strong understanding of the unique exposures associated with specialty businesses and organizations, tailoring coverage solutions to their individual needs. Stay informed about emerging risks, market developments, and industry trends that may influence underwriting decisions and portfolio performance.
• Broker Relationships & Business Development: Build and maintain productive relationships with insurance brokers, serving as a knowledgeable and approachable underwriting resource. Respond to submissions and inquiries in a timely manner, providing clear guidance on appetite, coverage options, pricing, and underwriting requirements. Identify opportunities to strengthen existing broker partnerships, generate new business, and support the continued growth of the specialty portfolio.
• Portfolio Management & Profitability: Monitor portfolio performance, evaluate risk quality, and make informed underwriting decisions that support long‑term profitability. Manage renewals proactively, identifying changes in exposure and opportunities to improve coverage structures or underwriting outcomes. Maintain accurate underwriting records and documentation, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders to resolve complex underwriting questions and deliver effective solutions. Contribute to the refinement of underwriting practices, product knowledgeand processes as the specialty market evolves. Support a customer‑focused, solutions‑oriented culture that balances strong broker service with disciplinedriskmanagement.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Education & Experience: Minimum3–5yearsofexperienceinunderwriting,withdirectexperience underwritingriskswithintheSports,Leisure& Entertainment sector. Demonstratedexperienceassessingspecialty risks and developingappropriate coverageterms, conditions,andpricing for sports, recreation, leisure, or entertainment‑related businesses and organizations. Strongunderstandingoftheunique liability exposures associated with this sector, including participant injury, host liquor liability, accident coverage, directors and officers liability, and abuse coverage. Relevant insurance education or professional designations, such as CIP or FCIP, are considered an asset.
• Technical Skills: Ability to analyze insurance submissions, assess exposures, interpret policy wording,andmakesound risk‑based decisions. Familiarity with underwriting guidelines, rating methodologies, and insurance policy administrationsystems. Strong written communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical insurance concepts clearly and professionally. An interest in developing specialized knowledge of niche insurance products and emerging risk exposures.
• Key Competencies: Strong analytical andcritical‑thinkingskills, with sound judgment and attention to detail. Excellent relationship‑buildingand communicationskills, particularly when working with insurancebrokers and other industry partners. Aproactive, solutions‑orientedmindsetandthe ability to balance responsive service with disciplined underwriting practices. Strongorganizationalskillsandtheability to manage competing priorities in a remote work environment. Acollaborative approach, adaptability, and agenuine interest in building expertise within a specialized area of insurance.

About Us

About Us Executrade is one of Western Canada’s most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms, with over 50 years of expertise in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations. Weareproudtoapply principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our commitment to these values enables us to match organizations with a diverse range of top talent, fostering workplace cultures that thrive on innovation, collaboration, and respect. In accordancewith Canadian immigration laws, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Learn more: www.cic.gc.ca.