Underwriting Manager

DGA Careers Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid sick and personal days

Christmas Eve off

Hybrid: 3 days in-office per week

Job summary

DGA Careers Inc. is hiring an Underwriting Manager in downtown Toronto to lead a team of underwriters in the mid-market segment. This leadership role focuses on coaching, retention, and broker partnerships while managing a construction and contracting portfolio.

You will oversee a team of 6–10 underwriters, report to a Director, and operate in a hybrid setup with three days in the office per week. CIP/FCIP or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven people leadership (2+ years) leading underwriters.
• Strong construction and contracting underwriting experience in the mid-market.
• Technical depth in commercial package: property and CGL; COI/COC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of underwriters at varied experience levels.
• Oversee full-cycle underwriting of mid-market accounts ($10K–$250K premium).
• Drive retention and profitable growth of construction/contracting portfolio.
• Build strong broker relationships through regular in-person meetings.
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims and other internal partners.
• Guide technical decisions and support operational change.

Skills

People leadership

Construction underwriting

Broker relationships

CIP/FCIP designation

Education

CIP/FCIP or equivalent

Job description

Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (hybrid) | Type: Permanent, full-time

About the opportunity

Our client, a leading Canadian commercial insurer, is hiring an Underwriting Manager to lead a team of underwriters in its mid-market segment. This is a people-first leadership role. You will coach and develop a team, steward a book of construction and contracting accounts with a focus on retention, and partner closely with a broker network.

You will lead 6 to 10 underwriters, from associate through to specialist (subject matter expert) level, and report to a Director.

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of underwriters at varied experience levels, including performance management, development planning and career growth
• Oversee full-cycle underwriting of mid-market accounts (typically $10K to $250K in premium), including evaluation, selection, negotiation, pricing and documentation
• Drive retention and profitable growth of an established construction and contracting portfolio
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships through regular in-person meetings and responsive, consistent communication
• Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims and other internal partners
• Guide technical decisions across the team and support operational change

What you bring

• Proven people leadership (2+ years leading underwriters), including coaching, mentoring and the day-to-day HR side of management
• Strong construction and contracting underwriting experience in the mid-market
• Technical depth in commercial package: commercial property and CGL, with COC an asset.
• Solid broker relationship skills and a strong service orientation
• CIP, FCIP or equivalent designation completed or in progress

Compensation and rewards

• Base salary: $130,000–$140,000, plus a 15% annual bonus
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Paid sick and personal days, plus Christmas Eve off
• Hybrid: 3 days per week in the downtown Toronto office.
• Continued learning support and clear internal growth pathways