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.

At APRIL Canada, we're looking for more than an underwriter; we're looking for a trusted insurance professional who is passionate about building expertise, developing strong broker relationships and delivering exceptional service.

As a Commercial Underwriter, you'll work closely with brokers across Ontario, helping them find solutions for complex and specialized risks. You'll have the opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, exercise your underwriting judgment and become a recognized expert in your field, all while making a meaningful impact on our brokers' success.

If you're naturally curious, relationship-driven and motivated by finding the right solution for every client, we'd love to hear from you.

We develop and distribute a broad range of insurance products for individuals and businesses across Canada. Our specialty markets include:

Construction and Contractors

Realty

Vacant Dwellings

Manufacturing & Wholesaling Liability

Professional Liability (E&O;)

Personal and Commercial Automobile

Freight Transportation

Motor Truck Cargo

Cyber

Student Housing

Pleasure Marine and Commercial Marine

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite new business in accordance with insurer guidelines and delegated authority levels

Review and analyze submissions to assess risk acceptability

Prepare and deliver quotations, renewal proposals, and policy endorsements

Evaluate coverage requirements and recommend appropriate insurance solutions

Build and maintain strong relationships with broker partners

Respond promptly to broker inquiries by phone and email, delivering qualified and responsive service





Identify opportunities to develop new business and strengthen existing broker relationships

Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and records

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of Commercial Underwriting experience

Strong knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Realty, Manufacturing & Wholesaling, Construction, Professional Lines (Miscellaneous E&O; and/or Medical Malpractice), Property & Casualty, Transportation

Excellent analytical and decision‑making skills

Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Lloyd's markets

CIP designation completed or in progress

Experience in a wholesale brokerage environment

Why APRIL?
At APRIL, our culture is built around collaboration, trust, and innovation.

Our Values

People are at the heart of everything we do.

Teamwork and mutual respect drive our success.

We believe 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

Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling

Vacation entitlement from day one

Five personal days annually, plus your birthday off

Modern, open‑concept office space

Casual dress code

Free parking and convenient access to public transit and nearby 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

Be Part of Something Different
At APRIL Canada, you'll join a team that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your underwriting career while helping reshape the insurance industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Commercial Underwriter (Ontario)
🏢 APRIL Canada Insurance
📍 Ontario