Underwriting Jobs in Ontario

An Underwriter in the insurance industry is responsible for assessing risk and eligibility of potential clients. They play a key role by examining insurance applications and determining whether to provide insurance, and under what terms. Insurance underwriters use software to help analyze information and make decisions. They are essentially the ones who decide if an insurance company should take on a potential policyholder and how much premium to charge for taking on risk. This decision is made based on the potential client's risk profile, which is evaluated using technical data and statistical models.

Important skills for an insurance Underwriter include analytical skills, decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and good judgment. They must be able to process complex information and make sound decisions. To increase their competency and credibility in the industry, Underwriters can pursue professional certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (ACU), or Associate in Personal Insurance (API). Prior to becoming an underwriter, individuals may have roles such as Insurance Agent, Claims Adjuster, or Risk Analyst. These roles provide valuable exposure and experience in the field of insurance which can be helpful in understanding the fundamentals of risk evaluation.

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Assistant Underwriter

  • Toronto, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 1 day ago

About Our Company Burns & Wilcox is the nations largest independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. In 1969, the late Herbert W....

Medical Insurance Underwriter - Bilingual French and English

  • Markham, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Appropriate medical underwriting assessment and decisions for each risk according to the limits of the plan and underwriting philosophy meeting business guidelines and service standards...

Senior Auto Underwriter

  • London, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • London, ON
  • 2 days ago

control and risk management practices in the underwriting process....

Associate Underwriter, Risk Managed Casualty (8-Month Contract)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago

Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including: providing the necessary information to allow for UW to make prudent underwriting decisions....

Underwriting Specialist, Auto (Calgary)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 6 days ago

We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including: providing the necessary information to allow for UW to make prudent underwriting decisions....

Underwriting Specialist, Middle Markets (Calgary)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 days ago

We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Underwriting Associate - Montreal

  • Toronto, ON
  • 9 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 9 days ago

We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Life or Living Benefits Underwriting Consultant

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 9 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 9 days ago

Provide superior client-focused underwriting service which balances sales objectives within risk tolerance and profitability objectives that contributes positively to persistency and reputation in the...

Underwriter

  • Oakville, ON
  • 14 days ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 14 days ago

guidelines by actively participating in underwriting meetings; stay current with new or updated statutes throughout Canada....

Underwriting Assistant

  • Markham, ON
  • 16 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 16 days ago

We are currently looking for individuals to join our client, one of Canada's largest insurance and financial services companies, as an Underwriting Assistant....

Senior Underwriter, Environmental

  • Toronto, ON
  • 19 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 19 days ago

MINT underwrites a diverse portfolio of commercial insurance and reinsurance business on a world-wide basis and is a division of Markel Corporation, which markets and underwrites speciality insurance...

Senior Group Underwriter

  • Waterloo, ON
  • 21 days ago
  • Waterloo, ON
  • 21 days ago

Salary Range: 54,000/54 000 - 91,000/91 000 Job Category: Underwriting - Group Posting End Date: 26/02/2025...

Professional Liability Underwriter (Architects & Engineers)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 28 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 28 days ago

Job Category Underwriting Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity?...

Underwriting Associate - Toronto

  • Toronto, ON
  • 29 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 29 days ago

We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Underwriting positions.



Highest Education Level

Underwritings in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
14.3%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
10.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.0%
Some College
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in Ontario
None
40.0%
2-4 years
26.7%
1-2 years
20.0%
4-6 years
10.0%
6-8 years
3.3%


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