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This is a senior underwriting role on a growing specialty commercial property book within a global insurance group. You'll be joining a small, expert with the mandate to diversify and expand the portfolio beyond its current energy-heavy composition bringing in complex, large commercial property risks across heavy manufacturing, large warehousing/logistics, and big-box/complex retail.The Canadian book currently sits at over $40million in handled premium, with typical structures being quota share participations. You'll be working on genuinely complex, bespoke risks, not mid-market packages.Title: AVP Specialty Property UnderwriterLocation: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)What You'll Be DoingBuilding and managing a portfolio of large, complex commercial property risks sourced through the broker marketEvaluating submissions, pricing risks, and negotiating manuscript wordings and bespoke contract structuresWorking as part of a multi-market quota share Developing broker relationships and maintaining an active marketing presence in the Canadian specialty property marketCollaborating with pricing, claims, and underwriting peers globally to share intelligence and maintain underwriting consistencyIdentifying and researching new areas for profitable portfolio growthWhat You Bring5+ years of specialty/complex commercial property underwriting experienceHands-on experience with high-hazard and large risk-managed Comfort with quota share placements and multi-subscriber slips (35 markets)Strong grasp of manuscript wordings and bespoke risk structuresEstablished relationships within the Canadian broker network for complex commercial propertyEnergy underwriting experience is a genuine bonus, but not requiredExcellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skillsBachelor's degree required; engineering background or CIP/FCIP designation an assetThe EnvironmentYou'll be part of a global, product-oriented structure where technical expertise drives decisions, not geography. The team is small enough that your contributions are visible but backed by global capacity and an international peer network. If you're a specialist who wants to work on genuinely interesting risks with smart colleagues, this is a strong fit.Salary Range $160, 000 to $195, 000. The listed salary range is an estimate for this role. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity. DGA Careers and our client partners strive to offer fair, competitive pay that reflects each individuals background and value.