Sr Underwriter, Regional Property (London)

Senior Underwriter, Regional Property
Waterloo, ONT, Canada

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Regional Underwriter to act as a key growth engine for our Commercial Underwriting Operations team. You will go beyond traditional risk assessment, spearheading new business development, executing strategic underwriting initiatives and serving as a trusted technical expert for valued broker partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, negotiation and acquisition of complex current business submissions, directly contributing to regional profitability and expansion goals within the mid‑market segment.
• Actively participate in business strategy planning and implementation, analyzing mid‑market trends to identify and capture emerging commercial opportunities.
• Serve as the face of Economical in the market, cultivating robust, long‑term relationships with brokers and proactively leading production calls to secure key accounts.
• Leverage deep technical expertise to underwrite and negotiate complex property and casualty accounts, focusing on mid‑market commercial business.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing elevated technical support and guidance to broker partners and internal stakeholders on mid‑market risk solutions.

Qualifications

• A university degree in any discipline, a 2‑year diploma from a publicly recognized college, or a completed CIP designation.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Commercial Lines underwriting.
• Proven track record of successfully underwriting complex accounts, with extensive experience handling P&C mid‑market business.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, able to quickly interpret market data, identify trends and make confident, profitable business decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills with the proven ability to influence stakeholders and skillfully negotiate terms and conditions.
• Excellent existing broker relationships within the region and a proactive approach to creating and nurturing new distribution channels.

Compensation

Salary Range: $59,300 - $109,200. Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive program – eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans, paid at the discretion of the company and subject to performance
• Pension and savings programs, with company‑matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

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This role requires successful clearance of background checks, including criminal checks and leadership references.