Senior Commercial Underwriter MGA Experience

Job Description

Senior Commercial Underwriter

In-Office Surrey BC

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing insurance brokerage with a strong reputation in the Canadian commercial insurance market. Known for their client-centric approach and entrepreneurial mindset they are expanding their underwriting capabilities by building an in-house program to enhance product offerings streamline underwriting decisions and deliver tailored solutions to broker partners and clients.

With a culture rooted in collaboration innovation and integrity this organization empowers its team to make meaningful contributions and shape the future of their underwriting platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brokerage at a pivotal growth stage where your underwriting expertise and MGA experience will directly influence program development risk appetite and portfolio performance.

For experienced commercial underwriters who enjoy building refining and influencing underwriting frameworks this role offers the chance to have a tangible impact while working alongside a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Commercial Underwriter you will play a critical role in evaluating risk developing underwriting guidelines and supporting the growth of the brokerages in-house commercial program. Your responsibilities will include :

Underwriting & Risk Assessment :

o Evaluate price and underwrite commercial insurance risks in accordance with program guidelines and risk appetite.

o Analyze submissions coverage requests and exposures to ensure profitable and sustainable portfolio growth.

Program Development & MGA Collaboration :

o Contribute to the development and refinement of underwriting guidelines rating structures and appetite frameworks for the in-house program.

o Work closely with MGA partners brokers and internal stakeholders to align underwriting practices and ensure consistency.

Broker & Stakeholder Engagement :

o Provide underwriting support technical guidance and training to brokers and internal teams.

o Build strong relationships with broker partners and contribute to business development through underwriting expertise and market insight.

Portfolio Management & Performance :

o Monitor portfolio performance identify trends and recommend underwriting or pricing adjustments to optimize profitability.

o Support audits reporting and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance underwriting efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role candidates should demonstrate the following :

Education & Experience :

o Minimum 5 years of commercial underwriting experience within an MGA environment.

o CIP designation preferred (or actively working toward completion).

Technical Skills :

o Strong knowledge of commercial lines products coverage structures and risk evaluation methodologies.

o Experience working with underwriting platforms broker portals and industry rating tools is an asset.

Key Competencies :

o Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with a strong attention to detail.

o Strong communication and relationship-building abilities to collaborate with brokers and internal stakeholders.

o A proactive entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to contribute to program development and process improvement.

Apply Today

Please submit your resume directly to Alana Tarchuk via email at referencing Job ID : 83238

About Us

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Loan Processing,Credit Analysis,Fraud,Math,Risk Analysis,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Fair Housing Regulations,Equity Research,Underwriting,negotiation,RMF

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1