At a Glance
- Tasks: Underwrite new and renewal business while building strong broker relationships.
- Company: A growing specialty insurance organization with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, retirement savings, and professional development support.
- Other info: Hybrid work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a respected team and make an impact in the specialty insurance field.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of underwriting experience and strong relationship management skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 100000 $ per year.
Professional Liability Underwriter - 125 - IW-125
Job title
Professional Liability Underwriter - 125
Location
Toronto
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.
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
- Interested candidates please contact
Maurice Reichberg at DGA Careers. If you are working with another DGA recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position.
- Information
- City: Toronto
- Job Type: Full‑Time
- Education: Post Secondary Education
- Expertise: Underwriting – E&O/D&O, Professional Liability
- Minimum experience required: 3 to 4 Years
- Salary (annually): from $70,000 to $100,000
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Professional Liability Underwriter in Toronto employer: DGA Careers
Join a dynamic and innovative company that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where your leadership can truly shine. As the Vice President of Recruitment, you will benefit from a supportive environment that encourages mentorship and strategic thinking, all while working in the thriving insurance sector across Canada. With a focus on performance optimization and client relationship building, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rewarding career.
