Commercial Lines Underwriter, Strata

INTRODUCTION

At Specialty Program Group Canada (SPG Canada), we are insurance entrepreneurs united by a bold vision: to aggregate strengths and deliver unmatched value as Canada’s largest Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise (DUAE).

We exist to satisfy insurance needs in our target markets faster, better, and even where others might not. We do this by uniting leading underwriting talent and specialty insurance brands under one coast-to-coast platform, delivering speed, service, and expertise at a national scale.

But what truly sets us apart is our people. At SPG Canada, you will be part of a collaborative, growing team that values innovation, professional development, and shared success. Our culture is built on entrepreneurial thinking, open communication, and a strong sense of purpose. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow their careers within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Our legacy MGA brands include Cansure, i3 Underwriting, Totten Insurance Group, Beacon, Anderson McTague & Associates, Mode, and Avro. Our value to our partners is further enhanced through our in-house claims management team, Specialty Claims Canada.

Together, we are building more than a market leader — we are building a place where talented professionals can thrive.

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OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our Strata team. In this role, you will help drive the growth and profitability of SPGC by building broker relationships and leveraging your expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to build your book.

Surrounded by a team of experienced practice leaders, managers, and executives, we provide an extensive range of products, ample capacity, and empowerment to enable your success. You will work collaboratively with your colleagues and management to provide value-added expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners.

This is a hybrid position with the preference to be based out of any of our offices in BC or ON. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position you will:

  • Perform risk analysis using internal and external data resources for the purpose of quoting, negotiating, and authorizing the renewal of existing policies and acceptance of new opportunities for risks of a low to moderate complexity, based on guidelines and retention goals of the company.
  • Handle endorsement requests within delegated authority and independently engage with brokers to clarify intent of requests or seek missing information.
  • Develop and support professional business partnerships with brokers by providing prompt service, responding to inquiries, acting proactively, taking ownership of issues, and resolving them with a solution-oriented approach.
  • Communicate underwriting decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
  • Make underwriting decisions based on imperfect information, where required.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including attending industry-related seminars and networking events as necessary.
  • Negotiate coverage with brokers within delegated authority parameters.
  • Manage, strengthen, and grow a book of profitable business.
  • Maintain compliance with established corporate guidelines and delegated authority parameters.
  • Work independently to meet deadlines while following company guidelines to accomplish goals.
  • Take ownership of work-related activities and follow through on commitments.
  • Deal effectively with pressure, maintain a positive outlook, and recover quickly from setbacks.
  • Prioritize and complete tasks to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
  • Take personal responsibility and action toward learning and implementing new ideas, methods, and technologies.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
  • Exhibit good decision-making and analytical skills.
  • Document assigned files to ensure completeness, compliance, and quality in line with documentation standards, maintaining a paper-free environment by uploading documents to company systems.
  • Complete loss reports and post-claim underwriting reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

You’re a good fit if you have:

  • Have 1 – 3 year of commercial P&C underwriting or commercial brokering experience;
  • Experience with Commercial Property risks (Residential Realty, Strata, Condos, Townhomes, etc.) is considered an asset;
  • Hold a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation (or are actively pursuing);
  • Hold a broker license, or can qualify to obtain within 90 days.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
  • Familiar with the basic legal structures in Canada; and
  • Can work in our office at least three days a week.

BENEFITS

By joining Specialty Program Group Canada, you’ll become part of a rapidly growing company focused on providing innovative insurance solutions to support independent brokers in Canada. As a member of our team, you’ll benefit from:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time-off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range for this position is from $50,000 – $70,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. Specialty Program Group Canada and affiliated brands are proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which include extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, RRSP matching, paid time off benefits, and a variety of potential bonus opportunities.

APPLY NOW

Interested applicants are asked to send your resume to careers@spgcanada.ca. Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.