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Assess and underwrite commercial manufacturing risks for mid-market businesses while managing endorsements and renewals. Build trusted relationships with broker partners and provide coaching and mentorship to junior underwriters.

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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Underwriter, Manufacturing (Endorsements and Renewals) based in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive underwriting solutions for commercial mid-market manufacturing businesses. You will work closely with broker partners to develop a thorough understanding of risks and make sound, commercially informed underwriting decisions. The position combines strong technical underwriting expertise with relationship management across internal and external stakeholders. You will manage endorsements and renewals while maintaining a high standard of risk assessment, service, and responsiveness. The role also offers an opportunity to share your expertise by coaching and mentoring less experienced underwriters. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and strong relationships are highly valued. With a flexible hybrid model and significant professional development support, this position provides a strong platform for continued career growth in commercial insurance. Accountabilities Commercial Underwriting: Assess and underwrite commercial manufacturing risks, developing complete solutions for mid-market businesses while ensuring risks are evaluated accurately and consistently. Endorsements and Renewals: Manage endorsement and renewal activities, applying sound underwriting judgment to maintain appropriate coverage and support strong portfolio performance. Broker Relationships: Build and maintain trusted relationships with a broad network of broker partners, working collaboratively to understand their clients' businesses, risk profiles, and insurance requirements. Risk Assessment: Apply strong technical underwriting expertise and critical thinking to develop well-informed decisions that balance the needs of brokers, customers, and the business. Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and a high level of service throughout the underwriting process. Problem-Solving: Address complex underwriting situations using sound judgment, analytical thinking, and practical solutions in a fast-paced commercial environment. Coaching and Mentorship: Support the development of less experienced underwriters by sharing technical knowledge, providing coaching, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment. Requirements Commercial Underwriting Experience: At least 5 years of commercial underwriting experience, with a strong focus on manufacturing risks. Technical Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of commercial underwriting principles and the ability to assess manufacturing risks effectively and make sound underwriting decisions. Professional Designation: Completed or actively pursuing a CIP designation is considered an asset. Customer Service: Strong customer service skills and the ability to build productive, professional relationships with brokers and other stakeholders. Relationship Building: Proven ability to establish and maintain strong broker relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and a customer-focused approach. Problem-Solving: Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the judgment to navigate complex or changing underwriting situations. Teamwork: A team-first mentality and willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to collective success. Leadership and Mentorship: Ability and enthusiasm to coach, mentor, and support the professional development of colleagues with less underwriting experience. Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy, organization, and service quality. Benefits Hybrid Work: Flexible hybrid working model allowing you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with additional flexibility when needed. Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary package designed to support your financial well-being. Financial Benefits: Employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, and discounts on staff insurance. Health and Wellness: Flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, and rewards and recognition initiatives. Professional Development: Education assistance for CIP, FCIP, CRM, and other relevant courses, along with internal mobility opportunities. Leadership Development: Access to leadership training, mentoring programs, and opportunities to grow within the organization. Community Support: Donation matching and team volunteer opportunities supporting causes that matter to employees. Inclusive Workplace: Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are welcomed and valued. How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? 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What you’ll do

Assess and underwrite commercial manufacturing risks for mid-market businesses while managing endorsements and renewals. Build trusted relationships with broker partners and provide coaching and mentorship to junior underwriters.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of commercial underwriting experience with a strong focus on manufacturing risks. A CIP designation is considered an asset, along with proven skills in relationship building and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work • Competitive Salary • Employee Share Purchase Plan • Pension Plans • RRSP • Staff Insurance Discounts • Flexible Health Benefits • Early Leave Days • Wellness Programs • Rewards And Recognition Initiatives • Education Assistance • Internal Mobility Opportunities • Leadership Training • Mentoring Programs • Donation Matching • Team Volunteer Opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Underwriting
• Risk Assessment
• Relationship Management
• Broker Relations
• Manufacturing Insurance
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Coaching
• Mentorship
• Portfolio Performance
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Service

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support