Practice Leader - Commercial Property Underwriting
Forward has recently significantly increased its ability to write commercial property across Canada in both a lead or follow capacity.
Position Details
Forward Insurance Managers Ltd.
Forward is an independent Insurtech Managing General Agent (MGA) serving brokers across Canada with modern technology and exceptional underwriting service. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business and collaborative senior team. Forward has recently significantly increased its ability to write commercial property across Canada in both a lead or follow capacity.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
– Develop and execute the strategic vision for Forward’s commercial property offering.
– Create, refine and maintain underwriting guidelines, and pricing framework.
– Assist in promoting the offering to brokers distribution.
– Supervise a team of 2-3 (and growing) commercial property underwriters – and build your team as we grow in this segment.
– Day to day underwriting of small to mid sized accounts across Canada.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
– Minimum 10 years of commercial property underwriting experience.
– Strong technical knowledge and understanding of market conditions.
– Experience working within an MGA or carrier environment is an asset.
– Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
– CIP, FCIP, or other relevant designations preferred.