Job Description

: Professional Lines Underwriter

Grow with us! Incredible opportunity to further develop your career with a rapidly growing Toronto-based Managing General Agent

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We are a lively team of insurance professionals who are committed to the development and success of every employee. We offer hands-on training and mentoring, education course reimbursement and competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits.

We are looking for a talented individual to help shape the future of SIGNAL Underwriting while building a fruitful and rewarding career.

About SIGNAL

SIGNAL Underwriting Inc. is an independently owned Canadian boutique Managing General Agent. We bring unequalled value to our 3 customers:

tailored insurance coverage and products for individual insureds

support and industry knowledge for our broker partners

expert underwriting for our insurance carriers

We offer customized solutions to the Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media, Miscellaneous Professionals, Spas & Salons, Small-Medium Enterprise industry segments, as well as Directors & Officers Liability, Product Recall, Technology E&O, Non-Profits and Clinical Trials.

Position Type

Full-time (This is a 5-day, on-site position located in our downtown Toronto, Ontario office, as we feel this is the best way to learn from your colleagues and become part of the SIGNAL team. Occasional work from home days are granted to assist with the managing the priorities in life.)

Job Summary

You will:

Assess and evaluate new business risks, endorsements and renewals within SIGNAL Underwriting's industry sectors

Negotiate renewal terms for the retention of individual insureds and have a retention target.

Underwrite to meet any required rate plan ad have rate target.

Utilize loss control and Risk Management practices in the underwriting process

Work with junior members of the team in applying SIGNAL's underwriting standards and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Underwrite risks that fit within our existing product offerings, which can include Miscellaneous E&O, Media E&O, Technology E&O, Directors & Officers, and Non-Profits. Duties include but are not limited to:

o Learning and applying our underwriting guides for your assigned classes of business

o Logging new submissions into our policy management system

o Pricing and quoting risks within your underwriting authority statement

o Referring risks to management that are outside of your underwriting authority statement

o Issuing policy documentation

o Handling mid-term policy changes and cancellation requests, including using the policy management system

o Participate in Peer audits

Work with our partner brokers: Duties include but are not limited to:

o Developing mutually rewarding relationships with our partners

o Responding to inquiries and sharing experience and knowledge of our product segments

o Keeping our policy management system up to date with brokerage and individual broker details

o Keeping files up to date by saving and filing email communications

o Communicating in advance of policy renewals to facilitate a timely renewal process

Engage with our carrier partners on individual risks: Duties include but are not limited to:

o Participating in monthly underwriting meetings

o Consulting with them and management on referrals outside of delegated authority

Perform other administrative tasks, as needed

Qualifications:

Personal qualities:

o Personable

o Naturally curious

o Dedicated to continuous improvement of self and the team

o Keen attention to detail

o Keen to gain in-depth knowledge of our specialty segments

o Excellent work ethic

Experience:

o 3 - 5 years commercial insurance underwriting experience

o Skilled in underwriting 3 or more Professional Lines products, including but not limited to Directors & Officers, Miscellaneous E&O, Media, Technology, Non-Profits

o Good working knowledge of Professional Liability

Education:

o University degree or college certificate/diploma (preferred), plus relevant work experience

Professional Certification:

o Completed or working towards completion of an insurance Industry designation like CIP, CRM, RPLU

Skills

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o Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

o Strong written and verbal communication skills

o Quick learner and critical thinker

o Excellent solutions-driven customer service skills

o Well-honed time management skills

o Good ability to analyze and problem-solve creatively and proactively

Why SIGNAL?

You'll be working with a lively team of insurance professionals in a growing business

Competitive remuneration based on the insurance industry trends

RRSP matching program

Merit bonus

Additional Contingent Profit Commission-based bonus

Fully paid Health and Dental Benefits

We encourage and pay for our underwriters to complete their Chartered Insurance Professional designation (CIP) through the Insurance Institute of Canada and other insurance courses, including paid study and exam time off

Paid time off, including birthday and social responsibility (community service) day

One-on-one monthly meeting reviews for mentoring, encouragement, and feedback

SIGNAL focuses on developing talent, setting you up for a fulfilling career.

Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, send your resume to info@signalunderwriting.com.

We are building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We foster a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, respectful, fair, and barrier-free work environment. We encourage applications from all people, including those with disabilities, from diverse ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expression

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you willing to come onsite at our downtown Toronto location daily for work?
Experience:

Commercial Underwriting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-25