Strategic Insurance Underwriting Specialist

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Burns & Wilcox Canada Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Insurance Underwriting Specialist to join our dynamic team at Burns & Wilcox Canada. This is an excellent opportunity to work with industry experts, develop client relationships, and grow a career and a book of business to support our ambitious goals.

About the Role

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for underwriting new and renewal professional lines business for company partners based on underwriting authority and contract guidelines. You will produce business in assigned territories and maintain the long-term profitability of a significant portfolio of accounts.

  • Aptitude for E&O, D&O, and Cyber; some background in media and medical products is an asset.
  • You will have the ability to successfully negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to achieve new business, renewal, and profitability targets.
  • Underwrite multi-line accounts for multiple classes of business and understand the breadth of products and markets at Burns & Wilcox Canada.
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5 years or more of stand-alone professional and multi-line underwriting experience.
  • Professional Liability Underwriting experience.
  • Provincial License or eligibility for obtaining, CIP, FCIP, or comparable designations is an asset.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing.
  • Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail.
Compensation Package

Our competitive compensation package includes:

  • Estimated salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.
  • Highly lucrative sales incentive bonus plan.
  • Health benefits.
  • Employer-matched RRSP.
  • Employer-paid continuing education courses, designations, and licensing.
About Us

Burns & Wilcox Canada offers comprehensive solutions for retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes. We are committed to treating all people with dignity and respect and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.



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