Commercial Lines Senior/Executive Underwriter, Natural Resources

INTRODUCTION

At Specialty Program Group Canada (SPG Canada), we are insurance entrepreneurs united by a bold vision: to aggregate strengths and deliver unmatched value as Canada's largest Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise (DUAE).

We exist to satisfy insurance needs in our target markets faster, better, and even where others might not. We do this by uniting leading underwriting talent and specialty insurance brands under one coast-to-coast platform, delivering speed, service, and expertise at a national scale.

But what truly sets us apart is our people. At SPG Canada, you will be part of a collaborative, growing team that values innovation, professional development, and shared success. Our culture is built on entrepreneurial thinking, open communication, and a strong sense of purpose. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow their careers within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Our legacy MGA brands include Cansure, i3 Underwriting, Totten Insurance Group, Beacon, and Anderson McTague & Associates. Our value to our partners is further enhanced through our in-house claims management team, Specialty Claims Canada.

Together, we are building more than a market leader — we are building a place where talented professionals can thrive.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior/Executive Underwriter specialized who specializes in Natural Resources to join our growing department. Working as part of a team, you are responsible for analyzing the acceptability of business opportunities according to company guidelines. This includes reviewing and pricing new submissions, renewal business, and endorsements.

As a Senior/Executive Commercial Underwriter for Natural Resources, you will help drive the growth and profitability of SPGC. You will build broker relationships and leverage your expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to build your book. Surrounded by a team of experienced practice leaders, managers, and executives, we provide an extensive range of products, ample capacity, and empowerment to enable your success. In this role, you will work collaboratively with your colleagues and management to provide value-added expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners.

Responsibilities

This position will:

• Perform risk analysis using internal and external data resources for the purpose of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the renewal of existing policies and acceptance of new opportunities for risks of a moderate to high complexity based on guidelines and retention goals of the company;
• Develop and support professional business partnerships with brokers by providing prompt service, responding to inquiries, acting pro-actively and taking ownership of issues and resolving them with a solution-oriented approach;
• Pursue and achieve production targets;
• Travel occasionally to meet with brokers and others to promote our business and identify business opportunities;
• Make decisions based on imperfect information;
• Communicate decisions and respond in a prompt and professional manner;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including attending industry related seminars and networking events as necessary;
• Negotiate coverage with brokers within and delegated authority parameters;
• Manage, strengthen and grow a book of profitable business;
• Handle endorsement requests within delegated authority. Independently engages with broker to clarify intent of the request or seek missing information;
• Maintain compliance with established corporate guidelines and delegated authority parameters;
• Work independently to meet deadlines following company guidelines to accomplish goals;
• Take ownership of work-related activities and follow through on your commitments;
• Deal effectively with pressure, maintain a positive outlook, and recover quickly from setbacks;
• Prioritize and complete tasks to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames;
• Take personal responsibility and action toward learning and implementing new ideas, methods, and technologies;
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal;
• Exhibit good decisional making and analytical skills;
• Mentor and train less experienced team members, if required;
• Think strategically, formulate objectives and set priorities, and implement plans consistent with the long-term interests of the company;
• Document assigned files ensuring completeness, compliance, and quality to meet the documentation standards. Support a paperless environment by uploading the documents on our company software; and
• Complete loss reports and post-claim underwriting reviews.

Qualifications

You're a good fit if you have:

• Have at least 7 years experience in Commercial P&C Underwriting, including at least 3 years of Natural Resources Underwriting, or at least 10 years experience as a broker selling insurance for Natural Resources coverage.
• Have advanced knowledge in Natural Resources and associated risks (i.g. mining, oil & gas, energy, natural resources, etc.);
• Hold a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation, CAIB designation, or equivalent;
• Hold a broker license, or can qualify for a license within 90 days;
• Have existing relationships within the industry you can leverage to attract business opportunities and grow your portfolio;
• Can lead a business development meeting with a broker to strengthen the existing relationship and prospect for new opportunities;
• Have attended insurance industry events, such as broker conventions and networking events; and
• Are technically proficient to successfully navigate our computer programs.

Benefits

By joining Specialty Program Group Canada, you'll become part of a rapidly growing company focused on providing innovative insurance solutions to support independent brokers in Canada. As a member of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time-off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

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