Commercial Underwriting QA Specialist - Hybrid/Remote

Wawanesa; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Annual bonus plan

Vacation time

Pension plan

Job summary

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company in Canada is seeking an Underwriting Quality Assurance Specialist for Commercial Lines. You will conduct QA reviews, support annual risk assessments, and help ensure underwriting policies and controls align with corporate objectives.

Hybrid role with Canada-wide collaboration; 3–5 years P&C QA experience, CIP/FCIP or CIA/CFE assets preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years Property and Casualty industry experience and/or experience conducting compliance reviews.
• Post-secondary education and/or commitment to completion of a Property and Casualty industry designation (CIP/FCIP).
• Professional audit designation (CIA and/or CFE), or commitment to obtaining same would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation and management of annual risk assessments, review planning and scheduling.
• Perform independent quality assurance reviews for all Commercial Operations to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives and risk profile, as well as contributing to drafting reports.
• Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of a regional underwriting file review, contributing to drafting reports. Including calibration reviews to ensure alignment and support the organization’s strategic objectives and risk profile are achieved.
• Participate in the Ethidex, FSRA, Facility Association, CCIR Fair Treatment of Customer and other compliance reviews as required for Commercial.
• Collaborate with executive and Operational leadership by challenging ineffective and inefficient processes and identifying continuous improvement opportunities including exceptional file handling practices and capabilities.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of best practices and documentation for identifying and mitigating risk in alignment with corporate strategies.
• Participate in commercial lines underwriting initiatives and support action plans to drive financial results and efficiencies.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and changes to ensure Wawanesa is prepared to respond in a manner consistent with our vision and values.
• Maintain, track, and ensure timely response to various operational reporting deadlines as assigned.
• Promote the Company's Code of Conduct and values, and models’ behaviors that align to these principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Planning & organizing

Education

CIP/FCIP in progress

Post-secondary education

CIA/CFE asset

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit/QA software

Job description

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company in Canada is seeking an Underwriting Quality Assurance Specialist for Commercial Lines. You will conduct QA reviews, support annual risk assessments, and help ensure underwriting policies and controls align with corporate objectives.

Hybrid role with Canada-wide collaboration; 3–5 years P&C QA experience, CIP/FCIP or CIA/CFE assets preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and Microsoft Office skills are essential.