Senior Commercial Underwriter (BH-285619)
Location Toronto, Canada Sector Insurance Salary 80,000.00 CAD to 100,000.00 CAD per annum

Our client is a growing and collaborative insurance organization seeking a Commercial Underwriter / Senior Commercial Underwriter to join their Commercial Underwriting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial underwriter who enjoys a combination of technical underwriting, broker relationship management, and business development. The successful candidate will work with a portfolio of small to mid-market commercial risks while building strong relationships with brokers and contributing to the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite new business submissions and renewals across a range of commercial risks

Evaluate risks, exposures, and underwriting information to make sound underwriting decisions

Manage approximately 20–30 renewals per month, along with new business submissions

Work with commercial risks up to approximately $3M TIV and $5M liability

Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers

Proactively communicate with brokers to understand opportunities and reasons behind lost business

Collaborate with the Business Development team to support growth initiatives

Provide underwriting guidance and support to brokers

Participate in occasional industry and client events

For Senior-level candidates, provide mentorship and training support to junior team members

Lines of Business
Strong experience in at least two commercial lines is preferred, including:

Commercial Property

Casualty / CGL

Motor Truck

Cargo

Transportation

Experience with Professional Liability or Medical Malpractice is an asset,



although training can be provided for candidates with strong commercial underwriting fundamentals.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience preferred

Strong understanding of commercial underwriting principles

Experience handling small to mid-market commercial risks

Experience across multiple commercial lines

Comfortable managing both new business and renewals

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Comfortable proactively engaging with brokers and picking up the phone

Commercially minded with an interest in contributing to business growth

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader team

Ability to work in the Toronto office every Tuesday and Wednesday

Strong Assests Include

Property and CGL/Casualty experience

Transportation, Motor Truck, or Cargo experience

Major carrier experience, particularly Intact or Aviva

MGA or Lloyd's experience

Established broker relationships

Interest in Business Development

Compensation & Benefits

$80,000–$100,000 base salary

Intermediate: approximately $80,000–$90,000

Senior: approximately $90,000–$100,000

5 personal days

Paid birthday day off

Pension plan with 2.5% employee and 2.5% employer contributions

Vacation based on insurance experience

Professional development and AP course reimbursement, subject to approval





Annual performance and salary reviews

Work Setting
The organization offers asmall, collaborative, and family-oriented environmentwith direct access to leadership and a strong emphasis on employee support and work-life balance.

The team values individuals who are proactive, relationship-oriented, collaborative, and genuinely interested in helping the organization grow. This is not a purely desk-based underwriting position—the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build broker relationships, support new business, and contribute to the broader commercial strategy.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a collaborative and supportive MGA environment

Work with a diverse range of commercial risks rather than one specialized niche

Build meaningful broker relationships

Combine technical underwriting with business development

Strong work-life balance and flexible hybrid model

Opportunities for professional development and long‑term growth opportunities

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.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

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📌 Senior Commercial Underwriter (Ontario)
🏢 Impact Recruitment
📍 Ontario