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About the Role
The Underwriter plays a pivotal role in evaluating, pricing, and managing insurance risks across various lines of business within the MGA. This individual is responsible for underwriting complex submissions, maintaining broker relationships, and contributing to the profitability and growth of the underwriting portfolio. The role requires sound judgment, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to market trends and client needs.
Responsibilities
- Assess and underwrite new business, renewals, and endorsements in accordance with MGA guidelines and delegated authority
- Analyze risk exposures and determine appropriate coverage terms, limits, and pricing
- Collaborate with brokers to negotiate terms and provide responsive service
- Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to underwriting strategy and profitability targets
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal underwriting standards
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior underwriters
- Participate in product development and refinement of underwriting guidelines
- Maintain accurate documentation and underwriting files
- Represent the MGA at industry events and broker meetings
Requirements
- Minimum of 5–7 years of underwriting experience in property & casualty insurance, preferably within an MGA or insurer
- Strong knowledge of commercial underwriting practices
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Proficiency in underwriting systems and portfolio management tools
- Bilingual (French and English) is an asset, especially for Canadian MGAs
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-7 years
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 to $90,000
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan for all employees
- Matching RRSP plan of 5% of salary
- Referral Commission Plan
- Generous benefits plan including Health Care Spending Account starting on the first day of employment
- Full support for continuing education & internal opportunities to grow as an insurance professional to advance career
- Reimbursement of license fees and professional membership dues
About the Company
- CHES Special Risk Inc. established as a Managing General Agent and Wholesale broker in 2004, in response to Broker demand to a hardening market place, commencing with a particular specialty in the Entertainment and Hospitality business, later becoming a fully accredited Lloyd's coverholder in 2009.
- CHES Special Risk are a fully Independent Canadian Owned MGA delivering "A" Rated capacity both in the Hard to Place, and Standard lines classes and support their Retail Brokers in Growing and developing their businesses.
- Winner of the 2016/2017 Award for MGA of the Year
- NFP's PeopleFirst culture offers a multitude of benefits to employees and is a great place to call home.
- NFP is a big company — a growing, inclusive team of individuals supporting each other’s passions and engaging with the community.
- Building a diverse, collaborative and innovative team requires leadership, deliberate action, and ongoing measurement.
- We actively support the well-being of our employees with benefits and programs driven by recognition, community, financial wellness tools, development and inclusion, fostering personal and professional growth that keeps us moving forward.
- Beyond our office walls, we’re dedicated to serving the community around us.
- Every day we make proactive choices to take care of the communities in which we live and work.
- We contribute to different organizations, including Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC), Food Banks Canada, Indspire Canada and many more.
- From charity drives and community service outings to other company-sponsored events, our employees donate their time and raise funds on behalf of great causes across the country.
- Our business is built on the personal level.
- Whether it’s in our offices, on a call, out in the field or anywhere you can find us in the world, we’re starting the conversations that create a more secure future for everyone.
Equal Opportunity
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.