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As a Commercial Lines Property Underwriter, you will analyze risks based on established underwriting policies. You will review and diagnose concerns, provide expert opinions in accordance with underwriting rules, and develop recommendations aligned with our divisions growth ambitions. Additionally, you will create tools, methods, and processes to enhance underwriting efficiency. Your role could involve leading projects and initiatives that require extensive knowledge of commercial lines underwriting. You will collaborate with stakeholders across various fields to share ideas and solve problems, offering discipline-specific support to your unit, clients, and partners. You will report to the Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager. This role will support the Direct Agent Network (DAN) in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick. More specifically, you will be required to:

Take inbound calls to assist in developing cases to bind new and service existing risks in a call centre environment

Coach agents and team members to write profitable risks and build a profitable book of business

Service calls from Client Care Center – Aurora

Temporary 12-month position

What we offer*

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Salary range : $66 971 to $98 225 per year (Toronto suburbs)

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, reliable income throughout retirement

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What You Bring To The Table





Bachelor's degree in a related field

A minimum of three years of relevant experience

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Intermediate experience in Call Centre

CIP designation

Intermediate Working knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365

Knowledge of PROV / VENT and PCS

Available to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rotation

Available to be present at the Aurora Office for mandatory in-office team building days

Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family
Property and casualty insurance (FG)

Unposting Date
2026-09-22

This position is actually vacant.

Desjardins uses tools that incorporate artificial intelligence functionalities to screen or assess applicants as part of the recruitment process for this position.

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📌 Commercial Lines Property Underwriter (Ontario)
🏢 Desjardins
📍 Ontario