Senior Underwriting Specialist

Benefact Group

Senior Underwriting Specialist managing complex risks associated with property and casualty products for Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada. Building strong relationships and analyzing underwriting submissions in a hybrid model.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$95,500 - CA$135,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze risks, assess underwriting submissions, and make sound decisions.
Develop, negotiate, and manage a portfolio of accounts in alignment with Ecclesiastical’s strategic goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, brokers, and internal stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service.
Plan, prioritize, and manage individual tasks to meet agreed objectives and SLAs.
Operate within the Ecclesiastical framework and promptly escalate potential risks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a university degree or college diploma in insurance management or a closely related program.
Completed or currently pursuing the CIP, FCIP, or CRM designation.
A Minimum of 8- 10 years of progressive experience in a Senior Commercial Underwriting role, specializing in property and casualty products.
Proficient in underwriting tools, systems, and data analysis, with the ability to assess risks, determine coverage, and calculate premiums.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and effective time management.
Strong trading and negotiation skills, adaptability to changing market conditions and guidelines, and ability to manage multiple underwriting files simultaneously.
Comprehensive knowledge of underwriting guidelines, policy wordings, pricing tools, and the regional insurance market.
Ability to coach and mentor Underwriters and Underwriting Associates.
High ethical standards, compliance with industry regulations, and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive annual bonus - where individual performance is recognized.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) - Up to 8% and no employee matching required.
Voluntary RRSP & TFSA programs – Grow your savings your way.
Hybrid work model – Supporting a healthy blend of work and home life.
Time off - paid vacation, plus paid wellness, personal, and volunteer days.
Summer hours – More sunshine, less screen time!
Monthly allowance – For commuting costs and home office supplies.
Employer-paid benefits – Vision, health, dental, life, and income protection.
Spending accounts – Health Care & Healthy Living Accounts to keep you thriving.
Wellness perks – Fresh fruit, snacks, and summer ice cream days!
Professional development – Tuition support & awards for CIP, FCIP, CRM, and more.
Personal development – Take that pottery class or learn guitar – we’ve got you!
Fun at work – Lunch & Learns, after-work socials, and Lunch with Leaders events.
Team volunteer events, employee-nominated charitable donations, community grants, and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingdata analysisrisk assessmentcoverage determinationpremium calculationproperty and casualty productsunderwriting guidelinespolicy wordingspricing toolsportfolio management

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunicationinterpersonal skillstime managementnegotiationadaptabilityattention to detailcoachingmentoringethical standards

Certifications

CIPFCIPCRM