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About the Role

We’re hiring a Sr. Underwriting Specialist – Programs to grow our Micro/SME Commercial Insurance Solutions team. Working in a small team, you’ll collaborate with business leaders and DUA partners to deliver creative, solutions-driven underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate program opportunities and determine coverage, terms, pricing
• Negotiate new and renewal program business with brokers and MGAs for digital and non-digital programs
• Handle referrals and escalations under DUA agreements and from TM Canada brokers
• Provide input for new insurance wordings and agreements
• Monitor portfolio performance, manipulate data and determine trends in collaboration with Actuarial and Claims colleagues
• Ensure documentation meets departmental standards
• Foster strong relationships with reinsurers, brokers, MGAs, and Claims partners
• Deliver market presentations and support business development
• Collaborate across business lines for a multi-line approach
• Ongoing learning and updating of changes in marketplace, insurance trends, and litigation
• Developing, maintain, and enhance underwriting manuals and contribute expert knowledge to process documentation
• Working closely with internal stakeholders in building and implementing Micro/SME strategy
• Promoting the Tokio Marine Canada brand, working closely with various business units including the broader Commercial Insurance team and Professional and Financial Solutions
• Assist with broader company tasks as needed
• Possibility of travel up to 10%

Requirements

• A university degree or college diploma preferred
• 7+ years of commercial underwriting experience (programs preferred)
• CIP or FCIP designation (preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management and organizational skills
• A customer-first mindset and collaborative spirit
• Comfort in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Experience with insurance portals, and digital insurance distribution in the P&C insurance market
• A keen interest in underwriting technology and AI in insurance
• The ability to partner with our staff within different lines of business
• A proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, driving for results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook)
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred but not required

Skills

• Commercial underwriting
• Program underwriting
• Stakeholder management
• Organizational skills
• Customer-first mindset
• Collaborative spirit
• Insurance portals
• Digital insurance distribution
• Underwriting technology
• AI in insurance
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Remote

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• University degree or college diploma preferred
• CIP or FCIP designation preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $110,000-$135,000

About the Company

• Tokio Marine Canada (TMCan) is a Canadian early-stage entrepreneurial commercial P&C insurer based in Toronto.
• We partner with select brokers to deliver tailored business insurance solutions across Canada.
• As part of the Tokio Marine Group, we are able to collaborate under a shared framework while maintaining autonomy and local decision making.
• We support Canadian businesses in taking smart risks by delivering practical insurance solutions and exceptional service through trusted broker partnerships.
• At TMCan, we’re a relationship company. We value collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, where every voice matters and every team member makes an impact.
• We believe in flexibility, authenticity, and growth: because when our people thrive, so does our business.
• TMCan offers the unique opportunity to work side by side with senior leaders, gaining direct exposure to strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Our CARE values guide everything we do: Collaborative, Aspirational, Responsive, Ethical.

Equal Opportunity

• At TMCan, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where every individual is welcomed, respected, and valued for their unique identity and perspective. By embracing our differences and learning from one another, we aim to build a positive and empowering environment for all.
• Tokio Marine Canada was proudly recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by Canadian HR Reporter in 2024.