Commercial Underwriting Manager

InsuranceWorks.ca; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established insurer is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Manager in Calgary. This role involves overseeing a team of mid-market underwriters, ensuring performance and development while playing a critical part in developing underwriting strategies. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and a clear path for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work model

Supportive people-first culture

Comprehensive benefits including wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Annual bonus up to 30%

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Progress toward CIP/FCIP/RPLU designations is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of commercial underwriters.
• Develop tailored underwriting strategies with internal stakeholders.
• Guide the assessment and pricing of risks across various lines.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Broker Relationship Management

Education

CIP

FCIP

Post Secondary Education

Job description

Education Required

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

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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

Competitive compensation package including salary and annual bonus (up to 30%)

Comprehensive benefits including wellness programs, recognition rewards, and education reimbursement

Clear path for career advancement within a reputable and growing organization

Education Required

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