Manager, Facultative Reinsurance

Farm Mutual Re; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Facultative Reinsurance to lead underwriting services in property and casualty. This role involves managing daily operations, guiding a team, and collaborating with member companies to tackle complex underwriting challenges. With a commitment to professional development and a flexible hybrid work environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a comprehensive wellness plan and exceptional benefits. If you are passionate about reinsurance and ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Comprehensive wellness plan

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Paid volunteer day

Employer-paid benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years in facultative reinsurance and property/casualty underwriting.
• Strong analytical and business partnering skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of facultative reinsurance program.
• Provide guidance to a team of reinsurance underwriters.

Skills

Facultative reinsurance underwriting

Property and casualty underwriting

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CIP certification

Job description

Farm Mutual Re is a mutual reinsurer that offers tailored reinsurance solutions for varied insurance lines and helps mutual insurers keep their promises by providing financial stability and insurance capacity. Recognized as Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers 2025, Waterloo Area’s Top Employers 2025 and Canada’s Greenest Employer 2024, we remain committed to making a meaningful impact on our members, customers, employees, and business partners. Our values of care, trust, courage, and sustainability foster a sense of belonging and guide our decisions and actions.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the AVP, Facultative Reinsurance and Loss Control, the Manager, Facultative Reinsurance is responsible for a range of professional underwriting services for Farm Mutual Re in the areas of property and casualty reinsurance.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day operations with the direct distribution segment of our facultative reinsurance program.
• Maintain inward reinsurance programs including underwriting services in the areas of property and casualty reinsurance.
• Provide guidance and performance coaching to a team of reinsurance underwriters.
• Collaborate with our member companies, providing guidance and assistance for complex underwriting issues.
• Monitor our reinsurance portfolio in order to underwrite programs minimizing the impact of large claims and increase capacity.
• Analyze reinsurance contracts and determine whether to assume or decline.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent industry certification (i.e. CIP) and/or experience.
• You have a minimum of 7 years experience in facultative reinsurance underwriting and/or property, casualty, and auto underwriting; 1-2 years of experience in a supervisory leadership role.
• You have strong business partnering skills, experience working across business units/functions and collaboration in a team environment.
• You have strong analytical skills, assessing factors and developing innovative and practical solutions to achieve department goals.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid work environment, which balances remote and in-office work.
• A comprehensive wellness plan, including personalized health coaching, fitness classes, and access to an on-site gym.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, such as paid education, training, certifications, mentorship programs, and personalized career development plans.
• Paid volunteer day to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary, employees also receive exceptional employer-paid benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and more to support their future.

How to Apply

Visit our website and complete our Employment Application found on our Careers page.

Farm Mutual Re is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment for all. We provide accommodations that help achieve a barrier-free workplace. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Other

Industries

Insurance