APRIL Canada is a wholesale insurance broker providing innovative property and casualty insurance solutions to a network of over 4,000 brokers.
Part of the APRIL Group, which employs 3,300 people worldwide, APRIL Canada has nearly 100 employees across its offices in Brossard and Toronto.
Passionate about underwriting?
Driven to become an expert in your field?
APRIL Canada is looking for a Commercial Underwriter who thrives on analyzing risks, building lasting broker relationships and delivering an exceptional service experience.
This is an opportunity to work on specialized commercial risks, strengthen your technical expertise and play a key role in helping brokers find the right solutions for their clients. If you're curious, collaborative and take pride in being a trusted partner, you'll fit right in with our team.
Key Responsibilities Underwrite new business, renewals, and endorsements within delegated underwriting authority
Analyze and evaluate complex commercial risks using sound underwriting principles and risk selection methodologies
Negotiate pricing, terms, and coverage to achieve sustainable profitable growth
Manage and grow a portfolio of broker relationships while maintaining strong retention levels
Deliver exceptional service through timely, professional communication with broker partners
Identify opportunities for business development and cross‑selling within existing broker relationships
Exercise underwriting authority on complex and non‑standard risks
Contribute to underwriting strategy, profitability initiatives, and process improvements
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced underwriters when appropriate
Stay current on market trends, underwriting developments, and emerging risks
Required Qualifications Minimum 7 years of Commercial Underwriting experience
Proven ability to independently underwrite complex commercial risks




Experience underwriting at least five of the following lines of business: Realty
Student Housing
Manufacturing & Wholesaling
Contractors
Motor Truck Cargo (MTC)
Construction
Hospitality
Professional Liability (D&O;, E&O;, Medical Malpractice)
Cyber
Vacant Property
Commercial General Liability, including U.S. exposures

Solid broker relationship management and business development skills
Advanced analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications Experience working with Lloyd's and specialty insurance markets
CIP or CRM designation completed or in progress
Previous experience in a wholesale brokerage environment
Experience mentoring or coaching underwriting colleagues
Why APRIL? At APRIL, our culture is built on trust, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Our Values People are at the heart of everything we do.
Teamwork and mutual respect drive our success.
Diverse strengths create stronger teams.
When one person succeeds, we all succeed.
Intrapreneurship is encouraged and rewarded.
We continuously challenge ourselves to improve.
Our leaders maintain an open‑door approach and promote collaboration across teams.
What We Offer Flexible hybrid work environment
Vacation entitlement from day one
Five personal days annually, plus your birthday off
Modern, collaborative office space
Casual dress code
Free parking and convenient access to public transit and local amenities
Employee referral bonus program
Comprehensive group benefits and telemedicine access
RRSP matching program
Profit‑sharing program
100% employer‑paid professional development and training opportunities
Ready to Join Us? If you're looking for an opportunity to leverage your underwriting expertise, contribute to a growing specialty insurer, and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and innovative team, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Senior Commercial Underwriter (Ontario)
🏢 April
📍 Ontario