Personal Lines Property and Casualty Underwriting Supervisor

Portagemutual; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Personal Lines Property and Casualty Underwriting Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in Edmonton. This role involves collaborating with broker partners, managing underwriting processes, and ensuring accurate premium calculations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in personal lines underwriting, a commitment to detail, and the ability to mentor others. The company promotes a hybrid work environment and offers opportunities for professional growth, making it a great place to advance your career while contributing to a culture of inclusivity and community impact.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Arrangements

Learn, Grow and Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation Package

24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Defined Contribution Company Pension Plan

Paid Personal Days

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in personal lines underwriting or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of risk analysis and premium calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership on underwriting and risk analysis for personal lines.
• Champion training and change management for team members.

Skills

Personal Lines Underwriting

Risk Analysis

Premium Calculations

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Training and Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

CIP designation

Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary certificate

CRM or FCIP designation

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Personal Lines Property and Casualty Underwriting Supervisor

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM

About Portage Mutual

Portage Mutual Insurance is a trusted national property and casualty mutual insurance company. We have been owned by our policyholders since 1884 and proudly serve their interests by offering competitive home, automobile, commercial and farm insurance products. Portage Mutual has office locations in Edmonton (AB), Portage la Prairie (MB), St. Catharines (ON) and Bedford (NS) with products being 100% distributed by brokers across Canada. We greatly value our relationships with policyholders and brokers.

Working at Portage Mutual allows you to learn, grow and develop while collaborating with experienced and committed colleagues. We support hybrid work arrangements while continuing to build diverse teams and a culture of inclusivity. We are growing and offer resources to empower both individual and team success. We are proud of the communities we serve and are rooted in making positive impacts within them.

What You’ll Do:

The Personal Lines Property & Casualty Underwriting Supervisor is responsible for supporting the leadership on underwriting, risk analysis and accurate premium calculations in alignment with the company’s risk appetite. The successful candidate will work closely with broker partners to provide excellent service and collaborate with Branch colleagues on post-loss underwriting reviews and claims service philosophies. The Personal Lines Property & Casualty Underwriting Supervisor leads a team and supports effective change within their team. The individual must model behaviours which are consistent with company values and strategic initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Supporting leadership on Home and Auto Personal Lines Underwriting Teams in the Branch (in-office, remote and hybrid).
2. Championing training, coaching and change management for new hires and existing team members.
3. Supporting collaborations with Head Office and other branches on underwriting products, risk appetite and pricing.
4. Underwriting in alignment with company policies, procedures, service standards, applicable laws and regulations.
5. Researching and determining appropriate rates, applying discounts / surcharges and accurately calculating premiums.
6. Requesting inspections in accordance with company policies and procedures.
7. Preparing related correspondences and maintaining supporting documentation as required.
8. Participating in post-loss underwriting reviews and reviews on claim files referred.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of seven years experience with personal lines underwriting or related experience.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
3. Consistency of applying accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail approaches.
4. Ability to work independently and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment is required.
5. Adaptable mind-set is required.
6. Ability to train and mentor team members.
7. A continuous improvement mindset is preferred.
8. CIP designation is required (or equivalency).
9. CRM or FCIP designation is preferred.
10. Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary certificate is required (or an equivalent of industry experience)

What We Offer:

1. Hybrid Work Arrangements
2. Learn, Grow and Development Opportunities
3. Competitive Compensation Package of Salary plus an Incentive Plan
4. 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program
5. Health, Dental, Critical Illness and Group Life Insurance Coverage
6. Defined Contribution Company Pension Plan
7. Paid Personal Days in addition to Vacation Time

If you have the qualifications we are seeking and would thrive in a work environment where you are valued and respected, please apply. We thank you for your interest in Portage Mutual Insurance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. (No agencies please).

Portage Mutual Insurance is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process. If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please advise the HR representative who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.