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About the Role

The Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines is responsible for analyzing the acceptability of complex and high premium volume business according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with our sales force and providing value-added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.

Responsibilities

Perform risk analysis using technology as well as external data sources for the purposes of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk.
Arrange reinsurance or subscribing companies where appropriate.
Determine eligibility for policy renewals based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.
Maintain accurate records of decisions made and maintain completeness of policy data.
Communicate decisions, and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
Act as a subject matter expert for insurance policies, processes, regulations and audit.
Mentor and train less experienced team members.
Participate in periodic work reviews for quality assurance purposes.
Support the development and implementation of business change.
Ensure efficient handling of work assignments, including calls.
Influence team members in a positive manner, and provide short term direction effectively working towards team goals.
Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Five years Property and Casualty industry experience.
Post-secondary education or related business experience.
Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
Excellent decision making skills with the ability to provide justification.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions.
Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.
Ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.

Skills

Risk analysis
Quoting
Negotiating
Authorizing risk acceptance
Reinsurance arrangement
Policy renewal determination
Record keeping
Communication
Subject matter expertise
Mentoring
Training
Quality assurance
Business change development and implementation
Work assignment handling
Influencing team members
Relationship building
Networking
Microsoft Office Suite
Attention to detail
Decision making
Customer service
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Adaptability
Working under pressure
Multi-tasking
Time management

Location

Toronto (North York), ON
Kitchener, ON
Ottawa, ON

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time
Part-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Post-secondary education or related business experience
Property and Casualty Industry Designation

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 - $100,000

Benefits

Annual bonus plan
Leave of absence top-up programs
Generous vacation time
Personal days
Premium free benefits
Pension plan

About the Company

Founded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, 100% owned by its members, with more than $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets.
Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of personal and business insurance.
In March of 2026, Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy.
Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.8 million members and we are home to more than 3,000 employees across Canada.
The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $4 million annually to charitable organizations, including more than $2 million each year in support of people on the front lines of climate change.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.
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Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.