Senior Vice President, Quebec Branch

DGA Careers is pleased to be assisting CHES Special Risk Inc. in their search for a Senior Vice President. We are searching for a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to oversee its Quebec operations. This is a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role with one of the top-performing MGAs in Canada.

About the Role

CHES is seeking a seasoned underwriting professional to lead its Quebec office. The successful candidate will be part of the executive committee, will lead a team of experienced underwriters, and drive growth through strong broker partnerships and sound underwriting judgment. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on production and offers a pathway to further professional growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Compliance Leadership
• Hold and maintain a current AMF commercial license and be prepared to apply for Corporate AMF license approval within 3 months.
• Lead the office's compliance efforts, including corporate licensing and OQLF requirements
• Serve as a Director of the Corporation
• Underwriting & Portfolio Management
• Oversee underwriting strategy across the SME commercial book
• Provide underwriting direction and insights rooted in data and portfolio analytics
• Ensure best-in-class service delivery, including 24-hour turnaround on broker quotes
• Team Development & Collaboration
• Inspire and direct a high-performing underwriting team
• Foster a collaborative and positive office culture aligned with CHES's "People First" philosophy
• Support the recruitment and development of additional talent as the office grows
• Broker Relations & Market Engagement
• Conduct regular broker visits to build and deepen relationships
• Drive production to meet and exceed premium targets
• Represent CHES in London market negotiations with Lloyd's brokers and syndicates
• Strategic Growth & Succession Planning
• Positively challenge leadership to drive operational efficiencies and profitable growth
• Take on a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future direction of the organization.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience
• Leadership experience or strong leadership potential
• Fully licensed with AMF (commercial lines)
• CIP or FCIP designation (or in progress)
• Bilingual (French/English) with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Results-driven, service-oriented, and analytically minded
• Motivated to lead, build, and grow a dynamic Quebec-based team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced MGA environment with national and international exposure

To Apply: DGA Careers is proud to support CHES Special Risk in this key hire. To express interest or learn more, please forward your resume to: Martine Couto - Maurice Reichberg -

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted