Director of Commercial Underwriting

ecl.vincere.io; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model (Calgary-based)

Base salary $160K–$170K

20% bonus with upside

Stock options 30–50%

5% RRSP contribution

Comprehensive benefits from day one

20 vacation days

10 personal days

Job summary

Our client, a well-established commercial P&C insurer operating across Western Canada, seeks a Director, Commercial Underwriting to lead the Prairie region (Calgary & Edmonton). This senior role reports to the VP of Underwriting and includes oversight of two Underwriting Managers and an Executive Underwriter.

The role focuses on strategic direction, leadership, and coaching to drive portfolio performance and underwriting quality in a growing market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial P&C underwriting.
• Proven people leadership experience (ideally managing managers).
• Strong technical expertise in complex risks (construction, oil & gas preferred).
• Ability to drive performance, develop talent, and influence strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and coaching across the regional underwriting team.
• Ensure strong portfolio performance, underwriting quality, and growth.
• Lead through leaders and manage complex commercial risks while aligning with business strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Stakeholder management

Communication

People leadership

Complex risks

Education

CIP (asset)

Job description

Director, Commercial Underwriting (Calgary – Hybrid)

Our client, a well-established commercial P&C insurer operating across Western Canada, is seeking a Director, Commercial Underwriting to lead their Prairie region (Calgary & Edmonton). This is a senior leadership role reporting to the VP of Underwriting, with oversight of two Underwriting Managers (each leading ~ 5-8 staff) and an Executive Underwriter.

The Role
You will provide strategic direction, leadership, and coaching across the regional underwriting team while ensuring strong portfolio performance, underwriting quality, and continued growth. This role is ideal for someone comfortable leading through leaders and handling complex commercial risks.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in commercial P&C underwriting
• Proven people leadership experience (ideally managing managers)
• Strong technical expertise in complex risks (construction, oil & gas preferred)
• Ability to drive performance, develop talent, and influence strategy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• CIP (asset)
• Willingness to travel 1–2 times per quarter

What’s Offered

• Senior regional leadership role with strategic impact
• Established team with strong organizational support
• Hybrid model (3 days in office, Calgary-based)
• Base salary: $160K–$170K
• 20% bonus (strong historical payout) with additional upside
• Stock options (30–50%)
• 5% RRSP contribution
• Comprehensive benefits from day one
• 20 vacation days
• 10 personal days

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned underwriting leader looking to step into a high-impact regional role within a stable and growing organization.

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