Senior Commercial P&C Underwriter

Our client is a well-established Canadian commercial P&C insurer with a strong broker network and a reputation for delivering smart, practical underwriting solutions. They’re adding an experienced Commercial Underwriting Specialist to help grow and manage a profitable mid-market portfolio in Ontario.

Compensation

• $115,000 to $140,000 or more depending on relevant experience

Benefits & Perks

• Performance based bonus
• Retirement savings/pension plan
• Generous benefits coverage
• Lot of opportunity for long-term growth internally
• Hybrid work schedule (2 days per week in office)

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a profitable commercial P&C portfolio (new business, renewals, endorsements)
• Maintain and deepen broker relationships through regular engagement, including broker visits/meetings
• Negotiate coverage and pricing, ensuring alignment with underwriting appetite and profitability goals
• Use portfolio metrics to support decision-making and performance management
• Complete required documentation and participate in underwriting audits as needed
• Contribute to a strong team environment and mentor/coach junior colleagues

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of commercial P&C underwriting experience in a carrier setting (mid-market exposure strongly preferred)
• Hands-on underwriting expertise in Construction & Manufacturing is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted broker relationships (broker-facing experience preferred)
• Strong analytical/portfolio mindset and comfort working with performance metrics
• Confident communicator with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach
• CIP designation is an asset (or working toward it)

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. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.