High-Profile Underwriter

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Definity Full time
Role Overview

Definity seeks an experienced Underwriter to join our team. This key role involves providing high-quality underwriting services for complex accounts, including high-risk exposure assessments and policy management.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough risk assessments and underwriting evaluations for new business submissions, policy changes, and renewals.
  • Apply underwriting judgment to develop a profitable portfolio of accounts in Specialty Lines.
  • Assess and analyze high-risk exposures, identifying potential severe losses or high loss frequencies.
  • Utilize industry knowledge and expertise to develop and maintain underwriting guidelines and policies.
  • Order and analyze inspections, financial reports, location intelligence, NatCat exposures, and other rating tools to inform risk decisions.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions of risk acceptance and pricing at the highest level.
  • Manage high-risk segment business and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.
  • Other duties include production calls on brokers, assisting in field underwriting of accounts, attending industry events, mentoring junior staff, and conducting business development activities.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will possess:



  • Strong understanding of commercial property risks and underwriting principles.
  • Excellent MS Excel skills and experience with insurance products and regulations.
  • Proven knowledge of regional nuances and coverage differences across Canada.
  • University degree or college diploma and CIP designation (an asset).
  • 4-5 years of experience underwriting a wide variety of risks, with a strong understanding of regional differences and insurance regulations across Canada.
  • Ability to quote new business, make policy changes, and issue renewals, while maintaining corporate service standards.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a detail-oriented and problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to negotiate with brokers and build new relationships, with a solid understanding of the actions of insurers and their impact on brokers and clients.

What We Offer

Definity offers a competitive compensation package, including a hybrid work schedule, company share ownership program, pension and savings plans, paid volunteer days, educational resources, and wellness programs.

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