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Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines

Type:
Full Time
Location(s):
Mississauga, Ontario
Date Posted:
Job ID:
R153168

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Salary for the employee will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different employee profiles. However, we encourage employees who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to):

87,200 - 106,600

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

10%


About the role


We're looking for a Senior Underwriter in Property and Casualty to join the team in our Mississauga office.

This is a permanent full-time position and requires a minimum of 2 days per week at the 2 Prologis Mississauga office location.


What you'll do here:

  • Develop long-term and meaningful relationships with brokers by providing legendary service and participating in broker visits, field underwriting, insurance industry functions, and marketing events.

  • Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes and recommend innovative solutions.

  • Coach and mentor team members to develop their technical underwriting knowledge and to enhance broker relationships.

  • Help shape the future of Commercial Lines Underwriting by providing creative solutions on process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and elevate best practices

  • Provide leadership to ensure that the regional underwriting service, production and profitability levels are achieved.

  • Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits.

  • Within your level of authority, quote, negotiate, sell, and authorize the acceptance of moderate to complex new business, renewals, and endorsements to develop and retain profitable business according to the business plan established for the department.

  • Arrange reinsurance if and when required.

  • Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers, reinsurers and co-workers.

  • Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions.

  • Attend broker meetings at broker offices.


What you bring to the table:

  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Underwriting experience

  • Care for people by being supportive, providing candid feedback and recognizing performance

  • Maintain an expert and current understanding of all relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions related thereto

  • Demonstrate the ability to handle complex risks

  • Awareness of local community conditions and insurance issues

  • Superior organization and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Exemplary and proactive customer service skills to identify needs, effectively negotiate, and provide tailored solutions to brokers

  • Great communication skills (both written and verbal)

  • Strong negotiating skills and business savvy

  • Initiative and ability to work under pressure

  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer tools

  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

This job posting will close on Friday May 8th, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.

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