Senior Commercial Underwriter

Job Description

The Opportunity

If you are a seasoned P&C or fleet insurance professional with strong experience in the Middle Market segment and a passion for nurturing broker relationships in the Atlantic region, this senior role offers an exceptional path to elevate your career within one of Canada’s most innovative and rapidly growing insurance leaders

At Definity, we are building a collaborative, ambitious, and empowering culture. As a Senior Commercial Underwriter on our Middle Market team, you will be responsible for underwriting and servicing a diverse portfolio. You will act as a trusted technical advisor to our broker partners, negotiating critical coverages and leveraging your deep industry knowledge to drive strategic, profitable growth across the Atlantic region. You will report to a local underwriting manager.

What To Expect

• Build and maintain high-performing relationships with our broker partners through proactive outreach, regular production calls, and prompt technical support
• Drive premium profitability by identifying key market trends, analyzing risk exposure, and implementing creative coverage solutions
• Serve as an internal referral point, sharing your technical expertise and mentoring junior members of the team
  
  

What You Bring

• Minimum of 3+ years of dedicated Commercial Lines experience, with a proven track record managing P&C or Fleet risks
• Outstanding negotiation and communication skills, coupled with a proactive, relationship-focused mindset
• Skilled problem-solving abilities with the capacity to weigh complex factors and clearly explain risk rationales
• Value add; University degree, College diploma, or a completed Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation (or progress toward completion).
  
  

Salary Range: $59,300-$109,200

About Us

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” - they’re essential to our success.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services
  
  

Go ahead and expect a lot - you deserve it.

It’s better here - but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@economical.com.

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

About The Team

Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.