Our client is a well-established provider of commercial insurance solutions, supporting mid-sized and large Canadian businesses with complex national and multinational risks.
They foster an environment that is collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven, and are committed to equity, professional development, and empowering their employees.
The Role:
Our client is looking to add a Senior Underwriter to their growing team. This person will be responsible for profitably managing and expanding a portfolio of commercial property & casualty business across the Prairie Region. The role will focus on Casualty, P&C Package, Umbrella, and Excess Liability lines. In addition to underwriting responsibilities, this individual will provide mentorship to junior team members and help drive broker engagement and regional strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Underwrite new and renewal commercial P&C business in line with profitability and risk standards
- Collaborate with risk services, actuarial, and claims teams to ensure sound underwriting decisions
- Support growth by maintaining a strong broker pipeline and identifying cross-sell opportunities
- Ensure proper exposure analysis, documentation, and adherence to underwriting guidelines
- Mentor and coach team members to support technical and professional development
- Develop and maintain strong broker and client relationships
- Collaborate on complex multi-line accounts and support differentiated go-to-market strategies
- Contribute to the evolution of underwriting processes and adoption of new systems and tools
What They're Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience underwriting commercial P&C (with a strong emphasis on casualty)
- Post-secondary education; insurance designations such as CIP or FCIP are an asset
- Strong understanding of policy wordings and how they impact claims
- Analytical mindset with a proven record of profitable underwriting
- Comfortable mentoring others and supporting a collaborative team culture
- Strong communication, organization, and broker relationship management skills
- Adaptable and open to innovation and change