Underwriting Specialist, Association & Affinity Business

Trisura; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus structure

RRSP matching

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Hybrid work environment

Summer hours

Job summary

Trisura, a specialty insurer, seeks an Underwriting Specialist for Association & Affinity in Toronto. You will underwrite and manage large healthcare programs including Professional Liability/E&O, CGL and Office Package, building strong broker relationships.

The role emphasizes market knowledge, thorough risk assessment, and collaboration in a dynamic, growth-focused team with hybrid work in Downtown Toronto and clear opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of Healthcare Professional Liability underwriting experience.
• Experience in Commercial General Liability, Property, Portfolio or Program Underwriting is an asset.
• High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• CIP or RPLU designation is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal English are required; bilingual in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating exposures and determining terms for Healthcare business.
• Communicating and negotiating with broker partners.
• Managing referrals and underwriting new business.
• Building knowledge of professional liability wordings.
• Ensuring files are well documented and compliant with internal requirements.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with brokers.
• Maintain a collaborative work environment internally and externally.
• Understand industry trends and their impact on products offered.

Skills

Customer service

Networking with brokers

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/insurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.

We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017. Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company’s success.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team of Specialty Insurance professionals in our Toronto office.

UNDERWRITING SPECIALIST, ASSOCIATION & AFFINITY BUSINESS

TORONTO

The successful applicant will be passionate, and results oriented with the capability to build upon and foster relationships with new and existing broker clients. Specifically, the successful applicant will be responsible for underwriting and managing large insurance programs related to healthcare, which include Professional Liability/E&O, CGL, Office Package, and other ancillary lines of coverage.

As an integral member of the team, you will bring:

• Dedication to exceptional customer service
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• An innovative mindset for delivering thorough solutions
• Passion for excellence and detail orientation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop new business through networking/marketing with brokers, clients, consultants, lawyers and represent Trisura at various industry related functions
• Self-motivation and entrepreneurial outlook with solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment

Accountabilities Include

• Evaluating exposures and determining appropriate terms and conditions of coverage, on established Healthcare business
• Communicating and negotiating with our broker partners
• Managing referrals and underwriting new business
• Building insurance knowledge in a variety of professional liability wordings
• Ensuring that files are well documented and comply with internal requirements
• Develop and maintain working relationships with brokers
• Maintaining a highly collaborative work environment, both internally and externally
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of relevant industry trends and their impact on products offered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in business, marketing, sales, or insurance preferred
• 3-5+ years of Healthcare Professional Liability underwriting experience
• Experience in Commercial General Liability, Property, Portfolio or Program Underwriting is an asset
• A high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Capability to manage and meet deadlines
• Obtained or working toward CIP or RPLU Designation is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English are required
• Bilingual in French and English an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook)

Location:

• Downtown Toronto – Hybrid

Offering

• The expected salary in this position is within the range of $85,000 - $125,000
• Competitive Annual Bonus structure
• RRSP matching
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Hybrid work environment
• Future growth opportunities in a dynamic and highly successful Team
• Trisura’s Culture is ‘a step above’
• Summer hours

This salary range reflects the expected base compensation for the role across Canada. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities. Trisura provides this range in good faith in accordance with applicable legislation.

This position is for an existing, currently vacant position.

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace that reflects the diversity in each of our offices across Canada. Accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Trisura, headquartered in the heart of Canada’s financial district, is a specialty lines insurer with a focus on Surety, Specialty Insurance, Property & Casualty, and Warranty products.

Trisura brings innovative solutions and expertise through a select network of both national and regional brokerage firms.

The company, founded in 2006, and operating across North America with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver, Stamford. Denver, Chicago, Philadelphia and Oklahoma City, is uniquely positioned to satisfy all varieties of risk in Contract, Commercial and Developer Surety, Directors' and Officers' Liability, Fidelity, and Professional Liability including Media Liability, as well as Warranty products.

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