Business Development Underwriter

3 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada H.W. Kaufman Group Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned Business Development Underwriter to join our Commercial Property and Casualty Team in Downtown Toronto. This role plays a critical part of our business retention and growth strategy, driving client satisfaction and loyalty through responsive and tactical underwriting solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and grow a renewal book of business by soliciting renewals and generating new business opportunities with existing brokers.
  • Analyze risk and place business by maintaining knowledge of carriers' underwriting guidelines, obtaining adequate underwriting information for quoting and binding, and reviewing coverage requirements, prices, and conditions.
  • Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with carriers, submit quality submissions, and provide consultation to brokers regarding differences between quotes and coverages.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of full-time underwriting experience, preferably with a Managing General Agent (MGA) background.
  • CIP, CRM, or comparable designations; actively pursuing if not yet obtained.
  • Hold a broker license (Level 1 or 2), or qualify for one within 90 days.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive base compensation and bonus plan.
  • Comprehensive group benefit plan, including employer-paid continuing education, courses, and designations.
  • Extensive internal training and development opportunities through Kaufman Institute.
  • Many exciting opportunities for career advancement.

Estimated salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.



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