The Opportunity This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial insurance business by assessing new submissions, underwriting renewals, and negotiating policy terms and conditions with brokers. The successful candidate will make risk-based underwriting decisions, provide technical expertise, and build strong relationships with broker partners to support profitable growth.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating commercial risks, negotiating coverage and pricing, maintaining strong broker relationships, participating in broker visits and production discussions, and providing ongoing underwriting support and guidance.

What to Expect

You’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions

You’ll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements

You’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person

You’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations

You’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required

You’ll provide technical support to brokers

What you Bring

University degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation

Profession communication in both English and French, oral and written is a must





High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Commercial Lines underwriting

Strong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports - Robust customer service, verbal and written communication skills

Strong computer literacy skills - Strong ability to influence and effectively negotiate with stakeholders

You’re professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers

You perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure

You’re a team player that is adaptable to a changing environment

You have strong written and verbal communication skills in French and good English skills

You have strong problem solving abilities - You have well developed analytical skills

You can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale

Your work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion

You collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others

Salary Range: $51,300 - $94,400

High degree of proficiency with English and French required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

📌 Group Insurance Underwriter (Montreal)
🏢 Definity
📍 Montreal