Insurance Underwriter – Sports & Leisure Type: Remote | Full-Time Our client is a well-established Canadian specialty insurance organization with a strong reputation for delivering tailored insurance solutions for unique and complex risks. With deep expertise in specialty underwriting and a commitment to serving niche markets, the organization partners with insurance brokers to provide flexible, practical coverage for businesses and organizations that require more than traditional insurance solutions. Operating in a dynamic and evolving segment of the insurance industry, the company is known for its specialized knowledge, relationship-driven approach, and dedication to finding solutions for hard-to-place risks. This is an exciting opportunity for an insurance professional to join a specialized underwriting team focused on the sports, leisure, and entertainment sector. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of risks, apply your technical expertise, strengthen broker relationships, and contribute to a growing specialty portfolio — all within a remote work environment that offers the opportunity to build your career in a distinctive area of the insurance market. As the Underwriter – Sports & Leisure , you will be responsible for assessing, evaluating, and underwriting specialty insurance risks within the sports, leisure, and entertainment markets. Working closely with brokers and internal stakeholders, you will balance sound underwriting judgment with responsive service to deliver tailored insurance solutions while supporting profitable portfolio growth. Risk Assessment & Underwriting: Review, analyze, and evaluate new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements to determine risk acceptability, coverage requirements, and appropriate terms and conditions.



Apply underwriting guidelines, pricing principles, and sound judgment to develop competitive, sustainable insurance solutions for a variety of specialty risks. Identify potential exposures, assess risk quality, and determine when additional information, risk controls, or referrals are required. Sports & Leisure Specialty Expertise: Underwrite a diverse range of risks associated with sports, recreation, leisure activities, and entertainment-related operations. Stay informed about emerging risks, market developments, and industry trends that may influence underwriting decisions and portfolio performance. Build and maintain productive relationships with insurance brokers, serving as a knowledgeable and approachable underwriting resource. Monitor portfolio performance, evaluate risk quality, and make informed underwriting decisions that support long-term profitability. Maintain accurate underwriting records and documentation, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Support a customer-focused, solutions-oriented culture that balances strong broker service with disciplined risk management. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in underwriting, with direct experience underwriting risks within the Sports, Leisure & Entertainment sector. Demonstrated experience assessing specialty risks and developing appropriate coverage terms, conditions,



and pricing for sports, recreation, leisure, or entertainment-related businesses and organizations. Relevant insurance education or qualified designations, such as CIP or FCIP, are considered an asset. Technical

Skills:
Ability to analyze insurance submissions, assess exposures, interpret policy wording, and make sound risk-based decisions. Familiarity with underwriting guidelines, rating methodologies, and insurance policy administration systems. Strong written communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical insurance concepts clearly and professionally. An interest in developing specialized knowledge of niche insurance products and emerging risk exposures. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, particularly when working with insurance brokers and other industry partners. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a remote work environment. A collaborative approach, adaptability, and a genuine interest in building expertise within a specialized area of insurance. Executrade is one of Western Canada’s most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms, with over 50 years of expertise in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations. We are proud to apply principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our commitment to these values enables us to match organizations with a diverse range of top talent, fostering workplace cultures that thrive on innovation, collaboration, and respect. In accordance with Canadian immigration laws, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent resi

📌 Underwriter - Sports & Leisure (Remote Canada) (Montreal)
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📍 Montreal