Professional Lines Underwriter

Job summary

The underwriter will assess new business opportunities and manage renewals while building strong relationships with brokers. They will also develop creative coverage solutions and support profitable portfolio growth across specialty lines.

Job details

Our client, a fast-growing MGA, is looking for a Professional Lines Underwriter who thrives on new business acquisition, complex risks, and building lasting broker relationships. In this role, you’ll help drive profitable growth across a specialty portfolio by crafting tailored coverage solutions and applying strong underwriting judgment across evolving industries. Responsibilities Underwrite and assess new business opportunities across specialty/professional lines products Manage a portion of renewal business while maintaining strong broker relationships Analyze risk exposures, coverage needs, and pricing considerations to support sound decisions Develop creative underwriting solutions tailored to unique client needs and emerging risks Build and strengthen relationships with brokers and industry partners through consistent engagement Participate in business development and networking activities to expand pipeline and presence Support profitable portfolio growth while maintaining underwriting discipline and quality Collaborate with internal teams to align underwriting approach with broader strategy and client outcomes Work across product lines such as Miscellaneous E&O, Technology E&O, Medical Malpractice Liability, and Environmental Liability Required Skills / Qualifications Experience underwriting or broking specialty lines products, ideally with meaningful exposure to E&O Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with brokers/partners Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while staying collaborative Genuine interest in networking, business development, and new business production Experience level: open to intermediate or senior candidates Benefits / Why this role Flexible work arrangements, with remote considered for the right candidate Competitive base salary and bonus offering Health and medical coverage Paid time off Exposure to a broad range of specialty products and unique, evolving risks High autonomy in a collaborative environment that values initiative and fresh thinking Opportunities to attend industry events and deepen broker relationships At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The underwriter will assess new business opportunities and manage renewals while building strong relationships with brokers. They will also develop creative coverage solutions and support profitable portfolio growth across specialty lines.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience underwriting or broking specialty lines products, with a focus on E&O coverage. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements • Competitive base salary • Bonus offering • Health and medical coverage • Paid time off

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Underwriting
• Professional lines
• E&O
• Risk assessment
• Broker relationship management
• Business development
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Pricing
• Portfolio management
• Medical malpractice liability
• Environmental liability
• Technology E&O
• Miscellaneous E&O

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Sales
• Consulting