Commercial Underwriting Manager

DGA Careers; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial insurer in Calgary is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Manager to lead a team of mid-market underwriters. This role offers significant career progression opportunities and a hybrid work model, fostering both collaboration and individual development.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Supportive, people-first culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of commercial underwriters.
• Guide assessment, pricing, and negotiation of risks.
• Collaborate closely with brokers for tailored solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

CIP

FCIP

Post Secondary Education

Job description

Commercial Underwriting Manager
Location: Calgary, AB

The Opportunity

An established and growth-oriented commercial insurer is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Manager to join their Calgary office. This position is ideal for a seasoned commercial underwriting professional with leadership experience who’s ready to take on a management role or continue developing in one. The successful candidate will oversee a team of mid-market underwriters.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for meaningful career progression—whether you're currently a senior underwriter, team lead, or technical specialist seeking the next step.

Why This Role Stands Out

• The position is open due to an internal promotion, reflecting strong career development and internal mobility
• You'll have leadership responsibility for a team of underwriters
• Focused portfolio in the mid-market space
• Offers flexibility with a hybrid work model while still fostering in-person collaboration and coaching

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and support a team of commercial underwriters to ensure strong performance, development, and retention
• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Actuarial, Claims, Compliance) to develop tailored underwriting strategies
• Guide and contribute to the assessment, pricing, and negotiation of risks across Property, Casualty, and Auto lines
• Oversee underwriting quality, documentation, and adherence to guidelines and service standards
• Collaborate closely with brokers to deliver customized insurance solutions and maintain strong business relationships
• Contribute to process improvement, training initiatives, and change management efforts across the department

What You Bring

• 10+ years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience (mid-market focus; construction knowledge a strong asset)
• Minimum 3 years of team leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience
• Level 2 license; completion of, or progress toward, CIP/FCIP/RPLU or equivalent designations
• Proven ability to manage broker relationships with professionalism and responsiveness
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to lead change and build a culture of continuous improvement
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility
• Supportive, people-first culture that values both performance and well-being

Education Required

• CIP
• CIP Partial Completion
• FCIP
• FCIP - Partial Completion
• Post Secondary Education