Intermediate Commercial Programs Underwriter

Impact Recruitment; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits

Professional development

Team-oriented culture

Bonus potential

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is seeking an Intermediate Commercial Line Underwriter for a boutique insurance company. The role blends program and portfolio underwriting, broker relationships, and business development in a fast‑growing environment.

Ideal candidates are self-starters who value independence and impactful work within a smaller team. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven experience in program or delegated underwriting.
• Strong technical skills in risk assessment and underwriting.
• Tech-savvy with openness to AI tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Certifications in commercial insurance are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and underwrite program/portfolio risks with delegated underwriting authority.
• Perform individual risk underwriting on the side.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and MGAs.
• Participate in reinsurance negotiations as needed.
• Contribute to product development, including wording interpretation and manual creation.
• Work independently with limited supervision to meet business goals.
• Collaborate with team members to support company growth and diversification.

Skills

Risk assessment

Underwriting

AI tools

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Commercial insurance certifications

Job description

Step into a dynamic role as an Intermediate Commercial LineUnderwriter at an innovative boutique insurance company. This position offers a unique blend of program and portfolio underwriting, broker relationship building, and business development in a fast-growing environment.

Perfect for self-starters who excel in independence and thrive on making an impact within a smallerteam. If you have a passion for risk assessment and a knack for navigating complex programs, this is your chance to shape the future of commercial insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and underwriteprogram/portfolio risks with delegated underwriting authority.
• Perform individual risk underwriting on the side
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and MGAs.
• Participate in reinsurance negotiations as needed.
• Contribute to product development, including wording interpretation and manual creation.
• Work independently with limited supervision to meet business goals.
• Collaborate with team members to support company growth and diversification.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of proven experience in program or delegated underwriting, preferably within brokers or MGAs.
• Strong technical skills in risk assessment and underwriting.
• Tech-savvy with openness to AI tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Relevant industry certifications and a background in commercial insurance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment providing flexibility and work-life balance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Bonus potential based on individual and company performance
• Paid vacation time starting 3 weeks
• Opportunities for career growth within a fast-expanding company