Underwriting Specialist, Commercial Lines

Requisition Number: UWSPE
006281

• Posted :
  October 8, 2026
• Full-Time

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Toronto, ON, CAN

Company:
Sovereign Insurance
Department:
Central Commercial UW

Employment Type:

Regular Full-Time
Work Model:
Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language:
This role operates in English.

At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. When you grow, we grow — your success crowns ours.

We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here, your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the Canadian businesses and communities we serve.

That shared commitment strengthens our culture and moves us forward — together.

That’s the Crown Effect. Let’s make it reign.

The Sovereign General Insurance Company is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Commercial Underwriting Team. The successful candidate will be adept at analyzing risks and providing creative solutions to brokers. The ideal candidates will have the ability to influence and inspire others through their enthusiasm and provide exceptional customer service to our broker force.

• Managing and growing a profitable portfolio, with accountability for new business, renewal retention and endorsements, aligned to our target appetite and growth objectives.
• Maintaining and developing new relationships with partners by marketing Sovereign’s unique value proposition and capitalizing on opportunities forviableinsurance solution expansion. This includes attending client meetings, delivering presentations or workshops, and engaging and connecting relevant internal stakeholders.
• Negotiating coverage and rates and participating in underwriting audits.
• Completing necessary documentation in support of the business you handle.
• Developing and maintaining positive constructive relationships with brokers.
• Promoting a team-oriented approach to meeting corporate and department goals and objectives; including written premium and profitability objectives.
• Providing guidance, training and mentoring to less experienced staff.

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
• You ensure your day-to-day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You will support and guide others through changing conditions and encourage the exploration of new opportunities or innovations.
• You value and encourage others to have cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

• You have 10+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience with proven experience underwriting new business.
• Expertise in Construction and Manufacturing underwriting.
• Having Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation an asset.
• You have proven experience building lasting relationships with broker partners.
• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of specific metrics to support effective portfolio management analysis.
• Proven project and change management skills with the ability to deliver on deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

• Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• You will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
• This position will operate on a hybrid work posture which will require an in-office presence of at least twice a week.

• Room to grow with…