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 ResponsibilitiesUnderwrite new business, renewals, and endorsements within delegated underwriting authorityAnalyze and evaluate complex commercial risks using sound underwriting principles and risk selection methodologiesNegotiate pricing, terms, and coverage to achieve sustainable profitable growthManage and grow a portfolio of broker relationships while maintaining strong retention levelsDeliver exceptional service through timely, professional communication with broker partnersIdentify opportunities for business development and cross‑selling within existing broker relationshipsExercise underwriting authority on complex and non‑standard risksContribute to underwriting strategy, profitability initiatives, and process improvementsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced underwriters when appropriateStay current on market trends, underwriting developments,



and emerging risksRequired QualificationsMinimum 7 years of Commercial Underwriting experienceProven ability to independently underwrite complex commercial risksExperience underwriting at least five of the following lines of business:RealtyStudent HousingManufacturing & WholesalingContractorsMotor Truck Cargo (MTC)ConstructionHospitalityProfessional Liability (D&O;, E&O;, Medical Malpractice)CyberVacant PropertyCommercial General Liability, including U.S. exposuresStrong broker relationship management and business development skillsAdvanced analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making abilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience working with Lloyd's and specialty insurance marketsCIP or CRM designation completed or in progressPrevious experience in a wholesale brokerage environmentExperience mentoring or coaching underwriting colleaguesWhy APRIL?At APRIL, our culture is built on trust, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.Our ValuesPeople 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 OfferFlexible hybrid work environmentVacation entitlement from day oneFive personal days annually, plus your birthday offModern, collaborative office spaceCasual dress codeFree parking and convenient access to public transit and local amenitiesEmployee referral bonus programComprehensive group benefits and telemedicine accessRRSP matching programProfit‑sharing program100% employer‑paid professional development and training opportunitiesReady to Join Us?If you're looking for an chance 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Commercial Underwriter (Toronto)
🏢 April
📍 Toronto