Underwriter - Sports & Leisure; Remote

Position: Underwriter - Sports & Leisure (Remote )
Location: Montreal

Insurance Underwriter – Sports & Leisure   Type:  Remote | Full-Time
About Our Client  Our client is a well-established Canadian specialty insurance organization with a strong reputation for delivering tailored insurance solutions for unique and complex risks. With deep expertise in specialty underwriting and a commitment to serving niche markets, the organization partners with insurance brokers to provide flexible, practical coverage for businesses and organizations that require more than traditional insurance solutions.
Operating in a dynamic and evolving segment of the insurance industry, the company is known for its specialized knowledge, relationship-driven approach, and dedication to finding solutions for hard-to-place risks. Its focus on niche industries allows its team to develop meaningful expertise, build lasting broker partnerships, and make a tangible impact on the success of its clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for an insurance professional to join a specialized underwriting team focused on the sports, leisure, and entertainment sector. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of risks, apply your technical expertise, strengthen broker relationships, and contribute to a growing specialty portfolio — all within a remote work environment that offers the opportunity to build your career in a distinctive area of the insurance market.

Key Responsibilities  As the  Underwriter – Sports & Leisure , you will be responsible for assessing, evaluating, and underwriting specialty insurance risks within the sports, leisure, and entertainment markets. Working closely with brokers and internal stakeholders, you will balance sound underwriting judgment with responsive service to deliver tailored insurance solutions while supporting profitable portfolio growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Risk Assessment & Underwriting:
Review, analyze, and evaluate new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements to determine risk acceptability, coverage requirements, and appropriate terms and conditions.

Apply underwriting guidelines, pricing principles, and sound judgment to develop competitive, sustainable insurance solutions for a variety of specialty risks.

Identify potential exposures, assess risk quality, and determine when additional information, risk controls, or referrals are required.

Sports & Leisure Specialty Expertise:
Underwrite a diverse range of risks associated with sports, recreation, leisure activities, and entertainment-related operations.

Develop a strong understanding of the unique exposures associated with specialty businesses and organizations, tailoring coverage solutions to their individual needs.

Stay informed about emerging risks, market developments, and industry trends that may influence underwriting decisions and portfolio performance.

Broker Relationships & Business Development:
Build and maintain productive relationships with insurance brokers, serving as a knowledgeable and approachable underwriting resource.

Respond to submissions and inquiries in a timely manner, providing clear guidance on appetite, coverage options, pricing, and underwriting requirements.

Identify opportunities to strengthen existing broker partnerships, generate new business, and support the continued growth of the specialty portfolio.

Portfolio Management & Profitability:
Monitor portfolio performance, evaluate risk quality, and make informed underwriting decisions that support long-term profitability.

Manage renewals proactively, identifying changes in exposure and opportunities to improve coverage structures or underwriting outcomes.

Maintain accurate underwriting records and documentation, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

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