Underwriting Manager

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