Sports & Fitness Underwriting Team Lead

Our client is a well-established and fast-growing MGA that is currently on the lookout for an experienced Sports & Fitness Underwriting Team Lead. This an exciting for experienced candidates to join a collaborative, client-focused organization in an expanding niche market.

Our client is looking for an independent thinker with a passion for underwriting, team development, and relationship-building - someone who can balance hands-on underwriting work with managing a team.

Compensation

• $100,000 to $150,000 or more depending on relevant experience

Benefits & Perks

• Performance based bonus 
• Hybrid work available
• Generous time off policy
• RRSP matching program
• Support for professional development and internal growth

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of small to mid-sized commercial P&C risks, including new business, renewals, and endorsements, while leading and coaching a team of underwriters through day-to-day mentorship and guidance
• Negotiate terms and conditions with brokers within delegated underwriting authority, and act as an escalation point for complex files, broker concerns, and underwriting exceptions
• Set individual and team goals, monitor performance, and support career development, while overseeing workload distribution to ensure consistent turnaround times and service standards
• Build and maintain strong broker and stakeholder relationships, representing the company at industry events and broker meetings as needed
• Lead onboarding and training for new team members and foster a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing team culture
• Support and suggest enhancements to underwriting guidelines, processes, and workflows, and partner with leadership on hiring, performance management, and team planning as needed
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure a seamless broker and client experience, and contribute to the profitable growth of the underwriting portfolio

Qualifications

• Ideally 7+ years' experience in commercial underwriting with at least 3 years' experience in sports and fitness underwriting
• Prior experience in coaching, mentoring, leading a team or formal people management experience an asset
• Familiarity with domestic carriers and Lloyd's of London markets
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities
• CIP designation is an asset

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.