Executive Underwriter - 9816

DGA Careers; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter in Calgary to provide guidance on complex insurance risks and collaborate with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of underwriting experience and relevant designations. This role offers a hybrid work environment with competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible health coverage

Wellness programs

Education assistance

Early leave days

Community impact initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underwriting experience.
• CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designation (completed or in progress).
• A background in delivering exceptional service.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams in solving complex insurance risks.
• Collaborate to manage specialized portfolios.
• Provide clear written guidance for risk assessment.

Skills

Underwriting complex risks

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Providing operational leadership

Mentorship

Education

CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designation

Post Secondary Education

Job description

Overview

As an Executive Underwriter, you’ll be the expert our internal partners turn to for guidance on complex insurance risks. You’ll collaborate closely with Underwriters across the country to craft tailored solutions and manage highly specialized portfolios, ensuring that everything aligns with national standards for data quality and service.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor and a go-to resource for teams across Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, and Systems. You’ll be known for your responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to provide clear written guidance to support smart risk assessment and decision-making.

What you bring

We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges and guiding others with expertise and clarity.

• Underwriting complex risks (EIL experience is an asset)
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Providing operational leadership and mentorship

You have

• 10+ years of underwriting experience
• CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designation (completed or in progress)
• A background in delivering exceptional service
• A collaborative, team-first mindset

About the Company

This opportunity is with an organization that truly puts people first. They offer a supportive and balanced work environment with a hybrid model (50/50 split between home and office) and a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, pension, RRSP, employee share purchase plan, and staff insurance discounts. From day one, employees benefit from flexible health coverage, wellness programs, early leave days, and rewards and recognition initiatives. The company is equally committed to professional growth, providing education assistance for CIP, FCIP, CRM, and other programs, along with leadership training, mentorship, and strong internal mobility. Beyond the workplace, they emphasize community impact through donation matching and volunteer days, giving employees the chance to support causes that matter most to them.

About Us

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Interested candidates please contact Heidi Scott at 587-885-1852 or forward your resume in confidence to heidi

Education Required

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