Underwriter, Commercial Lines

Being a part of BrokerLink, means you live our values: to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment is present.  

We want like-minded individuals who want to provide the highest level of customer service, who carry themselves with utmost professionalism.  

We want to invest in you! Your success is our success and our purpose of “we’re here to help people” is what motivates us to keep the amazing talent we attract, for a long time. We want to bring out the best of all our team members! Offering countless opportunities to grow and an environment which values our most important assets, you, our team members. We have over 200 offices across Canada, ask us about our flexible work arrangements!

Pay at BrokerLink is about much more than just salary.

- Flexible work arrangements

- Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, Wellness account and much more

- Share plan & other savings

Salary range (but not limited to):

59,300 - 72,500

Incentive plan

Annual bonus: 7.5% target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to 200% (subject to personal and company performance)

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our incentive programs and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with BrokerLink matching a portion of your contributions.

Our Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, location etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We’re looking for an Underwriter, Commercial Lines, to join our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Support the underwriting of a portfolio of commercial business within established program guidelines and authority limits
• Evaluate and price risks with guidance, applying consistent underwriting practices to support profitable growth
• Quote and bind new business, renewals, and endorsements with a focus on scalability and operational efficiency
• Support client management activities by responding to inquiries, addressing basic issues, and ensuring a high level of service
• Build and maintain positive relationships with insurers, clients, and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams to support program performance and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, program rules, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to process improvements and program enhancements where appropriate
• Utilize internal systems for policy inquiries, electronic filing, underwriting, and rating transactions
• Participate in training and development to build underwriting knowledge and expertise
• Contribute as a strong team player, supporting team initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment
• Opportunity to participate in occasional travel

What you bring to the table:

• 1–3 years of commercial brokering, underwriting, or insurance experience
• RIBO license required
• Strong interest in developing a career in commercial underwriting
• Good relationship-building skills with clients, insurers, and team members
• Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

BrokerLink is committed to providing an accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. 

BrokerLink is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment which embraces our diversities and sees them as our strength! We want to foster a workplace that makes all our team members and customers feel welcome and appreciated.