Casualty Specialist Underwriter - Toronto - Forward Insurance Managers Ltd.

    Forward Insurance Managers Ltd.
    Full time
    Description

    Overview


    At Forward Insurance Managers Ltd., we're changing the rules of commercial casualty underwriting. As Canada's boldest InsurTech MGA, we blend elite underwriting mastery with next-level technology.

    Key Objective


    As our Casualty Specialist Underwriter, you'll operate at the core of our underwriting team. Using smart tech, strategic insight, and sophisticated risk analysis to navigate today's complex liability landscape and deliver winning broker outcomes. This is not manual mode Underwriting

    Key Accountabilities

    • Underwrite new business and renewals for commercial casualty accounts with technical precision and strategic insight
    • Assess liability exposures, operations, loss history, and risk controls across Canada.
    • Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers using unmatched product knowledge and real-time market intelligence
    • Build and maintain strong broker relationships that drive profitable growth and position Forward as a go-to market
    • Balance disciplined underwriting with creative agility; use your authority to tackle complex risks in innovative ways
    • Jump into special initiatives and market challenges when they appear, your adaptability helps the whole team level up

    Forward offers

    • Our advanced tech removes friction, so you can stay focused on amplifying your casualty expertise and providing legendary service.
    • Your specialist knowledge matters here; you'll have a strong voice in decisions and strategy – creation of legacy in real time.
    • In-person mentorship with tenured underwriters
    • Ongoing education and professional development to help you stay ahead of market trends and advance your career
    • A collaborative environment where you'll tackle complex projects and shape the solutions for tomorrow's market
    • Unlimited snacks because every great construction specialist needs fuel

    Qualifications

    • 4+ years of underwriting experience
    • Experience underwriting SME and mid-market accounts.
    • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills, with strong customer service instincts
    • Strong computer skills with high proficiency in MS Office; fast, accurate work is critical
    • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to adapt positively when priorities shift
    • Inclusive, transparent, and collaborative mindset with the resilience to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
    • Successful completion of a criminal record check
    • General Insurance License in good standing (or the ability to obtain one within 60 days)

    Salary Range: CAD $65,000-$110,000

    *Note: This job description may be subject to change at any time. All applications are kept confidential and are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

    *Actual pay may be below or above range based on candidates' knowledge, skills, and level of ability relative to expectations for the role applied to. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.


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