MGA Underwriter and Team Lead

Comma Recruitment is working with an award winning MGA, looking for a talented MGA Underwriter
with leadership experience or leadership qualities to underwrite submissions and manage a small team
of Underwriters.
Reviewing submissions, writing quality business while building relationships with colleagues, brokers
and specialist markets.

Do you like to look at challenging risks with a problem-solving mind? This is a key role with room for
further growth within our company. Remote work options are available.
If you are looking for an opportunity in a fast paced, motivating, hybrid or remote work environment
with great benefits, where you are empowered in your role, you may be the exact person we are looking
for!

As our Team Leader, you will:
• Oversee a small team 0f 6-8 Commercial Underwriters
• Review & apply pricing, terms & conditions to new & renewal business.
• Maintain & grow the existing book of business.
• Establish & strengthen relationships with retail producing brokers by encouraging additional
submission inflow.
• Provide feedback & market intelligence to the Ontario team, motivate and oversee MGA
underwriters
• Develop broker relationships by attending broker meetings, conventions & functions.
• Potential to participate in discussions with markets & add commentary on specific programs
• Discuss new product development opportunities
What you bring to the team:
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills to complete assignments
efficiently and within structured timelines
• An eye for detail to handle new business quotations with a high degree of accuracy
• Positive, driven, and disciplined attitude with a solutions focus
• Self-motivated to meet competitive individual and team-related targets
• Strong independent work ethic
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment & collaborate with teammates
• Strong written language, and professional communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
• Level 1 – General Insurance license (or the ability to obtain within a certain time frame)
• CAIB, CIP, CRM, FCIP or working towards a finalizing a designation is preferred
• 5+ years commercial underwriting experience, ideally with solid MGA experience
What we bring to the table:
• A fulfilling company culture that empowers our people, provides personal support &
mentorship, professional growth, and career advancement.
• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Structure
• Company-matched RRSPs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Extended medical benefits
• Job Stability
• Continuing education and professional designation subsidy
• A positive and collaborative environment; teammates are rewarded on their performance and
achievement of goals.
• An environment where a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude thrives.

Please forward resume to [email protected]