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Commercial Underwriter - Insurance

  • Montréal, QC
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Sep 19, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Oct 11, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level

Job summary

The role involves reviewing individual and group insurance applications to determine risks, premiums, and coverage conditions. The underwriter also provides professional advice and prepares detailed underwriting reports.

Job details

Overview Languages French Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Experience 5 years or more Hybrid Work must be completed both in person and remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Review individual and group applications for insurance Evaluate new and renewal applications to determine insurance risks, insurance premiums, extent of coverage and other conditions Provide underwriting advice Answer inquiries from clients and other company personnel Prepare underwriting reports Experience and specialization Insurance experience Liability insurance Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Pension plan Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits Other Benefits Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Subsidised public transportation Team building opportunities Travel insurance Wellness program

What you’ll do

The role involves reviewing individual and group insurance applications to determine risks, premiums, and coverage conditions. The underwriter also provides professional advice and prepares detailed underwriting reports.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of experience in insurance. Proficiency in French is required for the role.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Paramedical services coverage • Vision care benefits • Bonus • Group insurance benefits • Pension plan • Maternity and parental benefits • Paid time off • Subsidised public transportation • Team building opportunities • Travel insurance • Wellness program

Listed skills

  • French · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Health · Preferred
  • Time · Preferred
  • Team building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Commercial Underwriting
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Liability Insurance
  • Insurance Premiums
  • Underwriting Reports
  • French Language

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Sales