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Our client, a leading global commercial insurer, is seeking a highly experienced National LargeProperty Underwriting Specialist to join their growing team. This is a senior technical underwriting position focused on large, complex commercial property risks across Canada.

This chance is ideal for an accomplished underwriting professional who enjoys tackling sophisticated risks, building strong broker relationships, influencing underwriting strategy, and serving as a technical resource for colleagues. The role offers significant visibility within the organization and the chance to contribute to long-term succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Compensation:

- $120,000 to $140,000 in base salary

Benefits & Perks:

- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous RRSP Matching
- Performance-based bonus
- Profit sharing plan with consistent payout history
- Internal growth and development opportunities
- Hybrid model with traveling for work as needed

Responsibilities:

- Underwrite and manage a portfolio of large, complex commercial property accounts across Canada
- Assess, structure, and price risks using sound underwriting judgment and technical expertise
- Analyze exposures, coverage requirements, financial data, engineering reports, and loss trends to determine risk acceptability
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokerage partners and industry stakeholders
- Participate in broker meetings, client presentations, and market-facing business development activities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate coverage terms and deliver profitable underwriting solutions
- Monitor portfolio performance, profitability, and growth objectives
- Provide guidance, mentorship,



and technical support to junior underwriting team members
- Contribute to underwriting best practices, training initiatives, and strategic projects
- Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, regulatory developments, and emerging risks

Qualifications:

- At least 10 years of commercial property underwriting experience, preferably within large account or national account environments
- Proven experience handling complex commercial property risks and large premium accounts
- Strong technical underwriting capabilities with the ability to independently assess challenging exposures
- Established broker relationships and strong business development skills
- Executive presence and confidence engaging with senior client stakeholders, including C-suite executives and financial decision makers
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to mentor and support less experienced underwriting professionals
- Professional insurance designations are considered an asset (FCIP, CIP, CRM, etc.)
- Experience within engineered property, energy, large commercial, or highly specialized property underwriting environments is highly desirable

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.

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📌 National Large Property Underwriting Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 David Aplin Recruiting
📍 Toronto