Our client is a growing specialty insurance organization seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial underwriter to join its Professional and Specialty Liability team. This role offers the opportunity to manage and expand a profitable portfolio while building strong relationships with brokers and carrier partners.
The successful candidate will play a key role in underwriting new and renewal business, driving production, and contributing to the continued growth of a well-established specialty insurance operation.
Title: Professional Liability Underwriter
Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
- Professional & Specialty Liability Underwriting
- Underwrite new business submissions from retail brokers
- Evaluate and negotiate renewal opportunities
- Manage and maintain an existing book of business
- Develop new business opportunities through broker relationships
- Achieve assigned production and profitability objectives
- Ensure service standards are consistently met
- Support the growth of specialty liability products including:
- Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Liability
- Professional Liability (E&O)
- Directors & Officers Liability (D&O)
- Monitor broker performance and production results
- Review portfolio profitability and make underwriting adjustments as required
- Maintain disciplined underwriting practices and profitable risk selection
- Provide reporting and portfolio insights to senior leadership
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business growth initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience
- Experience underwriting Professional Liability, D&O, E&O, Medical Malpractice
- MGA or specialty insurance experience is considered an asset
- RIBO, CIP, FCIP, or progress toward designation is preferred
- Post-secondary education or equivalent industry experience
- Strong understanding of insurance principles, risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management
- Knowledge of industry regulations, market trends, and underwriting best practices
- Proven business development and broker relationship management skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and underwrite complex commercial risks
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual performance incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings program with employer contribution
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Reimbursement for licensing and professional membership fees
- Hybrid work environment
- Opportunity to work with a highly respected specialty insurance team
- Career growth within a dynamic and expanding organization
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Professional Liability Underwriter - 125 in Toronto employer: DGA Careers Inc.
As a major Canadian insurance carrier, this company offers an exceptional opportunity for the AVP, Marine role, allowing you to build a national Marine practice from the ground up. With a strong focus on autonomy and growth, you'll have the resources of a well-capitalized insurer at your disposal, alongside competitive compensation, generous vacation, and a comprehensive benefits package. The work culture promotes collaboration and visibility, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and impactful in shaping the future of Marine underwriting in Canada.
