Executive Underwriter

ECL Group of Companies; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

RRSP options

Employee insurance discounts

Wellness benefits

Education assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

ECL Group of Companies in Calgary seeks an Executive Underwriter for a senior technical role focused on complex property and casualty risks. You will lead underwriting decisions, mentor staff, and drive profitable portfolio growth while upholding underwriting standards.

The role emphasizes strong broker relationships, leadership, and ongoing development across the region, with a hybrid work model benefiting collaboration and client service.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• CIP and/or FCIP designation preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry.
• Strong technical underwriting knowledge and experience assessing complex commercial risks.
• Working knowledge of underwriting guidelines, policy wordings, rating systems, risk assessment resources, technical manuals, regulatory requirements and underwriting workflows.
• Proven ability to build broker relationships, negotiate effectively and support business development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience coaching, mentoring or developing underwriting professionals.
• Strong analytical, communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage complex commercial property and casualty risks in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and business objectives.
• Evaluate unique and challenging risks, applying sound technical judgment to develop effective underwriting solutions.
• Support profitable portfolio growth while maintaining strong underwriting standards and portfolio quality.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships through effective communication, sales, and negotiation.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentorship to underwriting staff across the region.
• Support the development and implementation of consistent underwriting practices and procedures.
• Promote underwriting excellence, data quality, and service standards across the region.
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, portfolio performance, and overall business results.

Skills

Broker relationships

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Mentoring

Underwriting expertise

Education

Post-secondary education

CIP/FCIP designation

Job description

Executive Underwriter Calgary, AB | Hybrid Work Model

Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter to join their team in Calgary. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned commercial insurance professional to take on a senior technical underwriting role, manage complex and unique risks, and contribute to profitable portfolio growth. In this role, you will apply your expertise to complex underwriting decisions, build strong broker relationships, and identify opportunities to drive business growth while maintaining portfolio profitability and underwriting standards. You will also play a key role in providing technical leadership across the region, mentoring and developing underwriting staff, and promoting consistent underwriting practices and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage complex commercial property and casualty risks in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and business objectives.
• Evaluate unique and challenging risks, applying sound technical judgment to develop effective underwriting solutions.
• Support profitable portfolio growth while maintaining strong underwriting standards and portfolio quality.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships through effective communication, sales, and negotiation.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentorship to underwriting staff across the region.
• Support the development and implementation of consistent underwriting practices and procedures.
• Promote underwriting excellence, data quality, and service standards across the region.
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, portfolio performance, and overall business results.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• CIP and/or FCIP designation preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry.
• Strong technical underwriting knowledge and experience assessing complex commercial risks.
• Working knowledge of underwriting guidelines, policy wordings, rating systems, risk assessment resources, technical manuals, regulatory requirements and underwriting workflows.
• Proven ability to build broker relationships, negotiate effectively and support business development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience coaching, mentoring or developing underwriting professionals.
• Strong analytical, communication and decision-making skills.

What’s Offered

• Flexible hybrid work: Work from home up to two days per week, with additional flexibility when needed.
• Competitive compensation and retirement benefits: Pension plans, an employee share purchase plan, RRSP options and employee insurance discounts.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits: Flexible health benefits, wellness programs, recognition initiatives and additional paid time off opportunities.
• Professional development: Education assistance for industry designations and courses, along with leadership development, mentoring and internal career opportunities.
• Community involvement: Opportunities to support charitable causes through donation matching and team volunteer initiatives.

If you are a senior commercial underwriting professional looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, support the development of others and contribute to profitable business growth, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

About Us

Executrade is one of Western Canada’s most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms, with over 50 years of expertise in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations. We are proud to apply principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in all our recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our commitment to these values enables us to match organizations with a diverse range of top talent, fostering workplace cultures that thrive on innovation, collaboration and respect. In accordance with Canadian immigration laws, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Learn more: www.cic.gc.ca.