Join a national team that is shaping the future of Commercial insurance. As a Corporate Underwriting Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in defining underwriting strategies, evolving commercial insurance products, and driving profitable growth across our national portfolio. More specifically, you will be responsible to:Shape Underwriting Strategy and Portfolio PerformanceContribute to the evolution of underwriting appetite, eligibility criteria, and risk selection frameworksAnalyze portfolio performance, market trends, and emerging risks to identify opportunities for profitable growthIdentify product and coverage gaps in our current portfolio using loss data, client feedback, and competitive insights to expand our risk appetiteServe as a trusted advisor to our division (actuary/distribution operational partners), providing expert guidance on complex underwriting issues, high-impact risks, and portfolio initiativesEnsure initiatives, queries, file exceptions or positionings, timelines, and recommendations are reviewed with the member/client impact in mindDrive Product Development and InnovationDesign, enhance, and maintain Commercial insurance products, coverages, and endorsementsTranslate client needs into innovative insurance solutions that strengthen our competitive positionEnsure products remain relevant, sustainable, and aligned with evolving business objectivesContribute to strategic initiatives that transform underwriting capabilities, processes, and toolsSupport the implementation of future-focused underwriting practices, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologiesWhat we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable,



stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment*Perks apply based on eligibility criteria.$84,006 - $123,210What you bring to the table:Bachelor's degree in business, Insurance, or a related fieldA minimum of six years of commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience within the Ontario, Atlantic, and/or Western Canadian marketsPlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredExperience drafting coverage wordings, interpreting coverage intent, determining eligibility, and developing underwriting guidelinesAdvanced experience in product development, underwriting strategy, portfolio management, or business transformationCIP designation completed or in current progressAdvanced proficiency of French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the role and interactions with English-speaking partners, clients, and business stakeholdersAdvanced knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, underwriting principles, risk selection, and portfolio segmentationAction oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindsetEquity, Diversity, Inclusion and AccessibilityAt 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!

📌 Advisor, Corporate Underwriting (Mississauga)
🏢 Desjardins
📍 Mississauga