Senior Underwriter, Manufacturing

Original job posting

Lead and scale a dedicated manufacturing vertical by managing a profitable book of business and developing a national underwriting strategy. Build and mentor a team of specialists while leveraging broker networks to drive new business growth.

Job details

The Opportunity We are seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Underwriter looking to step into a leadership position and carve out, own, and scale a dedicated, multi-million-dollar manufacturing vertical for an agile Canadian branch of a major global P&C carrier. This is a highly visible, strategic mandate. You will have the financial backing and stability of a global powerhouse, combined with the autonomy to put your personal stamp on the business and build a team from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of an established, profitable book of manufacturing business and carve it out into a dedicated, high-growth vertical. Lead the national manufacturing underwriting and distribution strategy. Build, mentor, and lead a dedicated team of underwriting specialists. Leverage your active broker network to expand trading partnerships and drive new business in the manufacturing sector. Coordinate with product experts across other lines (Property, GL, E&O) to cross-sell and offer a comprehensive market proposition. Requirements Experience: 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience specifically within the manufacturing sector on the carrier side. Leadership (asset): Demonstrated people management, mentoring, and/or portfolio management. Network: A strong, active pipeline and established relationships with key brokers nationally, with a heavy emphasis on the Ontario market. Mindset: Entrepreneurial, commercially driven, and straightforward. We need a leader who isn't afraid to push back on strategy to achieve growth. If you are an entrepreneurial underwriting leader ready to build, scale, and put your stamp on a dedicated vertical, we want to hear from you. Apply below or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

What you’ll do

Lead and scale a dedicated manufacturing vertical by managing a profitable book of business and developing a national underwriting strategy. Build and mentor a team of specialists while leveraging broker networks to drive new business growth.

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of P&C underwriting experience specifically within the manufacturing sector on the carrier side. Candidates must possess a strong active broker network, particularly in the Ontario market, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• P&C Underwriting
• Manufacturing Sector Underwriting
• Leadership
• Portfolio Management
• Distribution Strategy
• Broker Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Mentoring
• Cross-selling
• Business Scaling

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Sales