Senior Commercial P&C Underwriter

David Aplin Group

$75K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of commercial underwriting experience
  • Extensive knowledge of property and casualty risks across various industries
  • General Insurance License Level 1 required (or must obtain within 3 months)
  • Strong communication skills for pitching and relationship management
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to deadlines
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Post-secondary education or CIP designation preferred
  • Passionate about continuous growth and innovation in commercial insurance

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with brokers and clients to assess and underwrite various commercial risks
  • Develop strategic policies, balancing risk with market competitiveness
  • Establish premiums based on risk profiles and industry trends
  • Build long-term relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and brokers
  • Partner with actuarial and claims teams to refine pricing strategies
  • Identify risks and opportunities, offering innovative solutions
  • Engage in business development, client visits, and relationship building

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and eyecare coverage with 60% employer contribution
  • $50 monthly fitness subsidy
  • $1,000 health spending account
  • Education support and reimbursement programs
  • RRSP matching starting at 3% after 12 months, increasing to 6% after 10 years
  • 15 vacation days and 10 flex days
  • Supportive, family-oriented culture with a focus on professional development and work-life balance
Full Job Description
As a Senior Commercial Property and Casualty Underwriter, you'll play a key role in evaluating complex risks, developing tailored policies, and forging strong broker and client partnerships across Canada. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference and your contributions are celebrated.

Compensation
  • A competitive annual salary ranging from $75,000to $100,000, aligned with your experience and expertise.
Benefits & Perks
  • Health, dental, and eyecare coverage (60% paid by employer)
  • $50 monthly fitness subsidy
  • $1,000 health spending account
  • Education support and reimbursement programs
  • RRSP matching starting at 3% after 12 months, increasing to 6% after 10 years
  • Paid time off including 15vacation days and10 flex days
  • A supportive, family-oriented culture with opportunities for professional development and work-life balance
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with brokers and clients to assess and underwrite various commercial risks
  • Develop and recommend strategic policies, including renewals and endorsements, balancing risk and market competitiveness
  • Establish premiums aligned with risk profile and industry trends
  • Build and strengthen long-term relationships with brokers and clients, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Partner with actuarial and claims teams to refine pricing and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Proactively identify risks and opportunities; bring innovative solutions to complex underwriting challenges
  • Participate in new business development efforts, client visits, and broker relationship building
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of commercial underwriting experience
  • Robust knowledge of property and casualty risks across diverse industires and classes
  • Current or willing to obtain a General Insurance License Level 1, with a plan to license within three months
  • Outgoing, confident communicator with a knack for pitching and relationship management
  • Ability to adapt to deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively across all levels of stakeholders
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Post-secondary education or CIP designation is a plus
  • Enthusiasm for continuous growth, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in commercial insurance


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