Personal Lines Senior Underwriter

SPG Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time-off

RRSP match

Job summary

SPG Canada, a leading DUAE, is seeking a Senior Underwriter for the Non-Standard Personal Lines Team. Analyze acceptability of opportunities, review submissions, renewals, and endorsements; collaborate with brokers to deliver value and exceptional service.

This hybrid role is based in Vancouver, Langley or Salmon Arm, BC, offering growth, mentorship, and a broad product suite within a supportive, entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in personal underwriting.
• Hold a Level 2 broker license, or can qualify to obtain within 90 days.
• Advanced understanding of personal lines underwriting theory and its day-to-day application.
• Ability to meet the needs of customers; deliver high quality service and are committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to make well informed, effective and timely decisions.
• Ability to pursue and achieve production targets; think strategically and set priorities; align with long-term goals.
• Influence team members positively and provide direction toward team goals.
• Foster positive relationships; networking at industry events; brand ambassador for the organization.
• Mentor and train less experienced team members.
• Pursuing CIP or CAIB designation.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk analysis using internal and external data for quoting, negotiating and authorizing risk acceptance of moderate to high complexity.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties; attend seminars and networking events as needed.
• Negotiate coverage and price with brokers within guidelines and delegated authority.
• Develop and support partnerships with brokers by providing prompt, professional service and driving new business opportunities.
• Communicate decisions and respond to requests promptly and professionally.
• Manage, strengthen and grow a book of profitable business.
• Understand underwriting guidelines in depth and apply them.
• Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel policies following guidelines and authority.
• Maintain service level agreements with brokerages.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain a senior level of annual production.
• Plan and conduct broker visits and attend company events.
• Understand market trends and negotiations.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Broker relationships

Education

Level 2 broker license

CIP/CAIB designation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Specialty Program Group Canada (SPG Canada), we are insurance entrepreneurs united by a bold vision: to aggregate strengths and deliver unmatched value as Canada’s largest Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise (DUAE).

We exist to satisfy insurance needs in our target markets faster, better, and even where others might not. We do this by uniting leading underwriting talent and specialty insurance brands under one coast-to-coast platform, delivering speed, service, and expertise at a national scale.

But what truly sets us apart is our people. At SPG Canada, you will be part of a collaborative, growing team that values innovation, professional development, and shared success. Our culture is built on entrepreneurial thinking, open communication, and a strong sense of purpose. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow their careers within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Our legacy MGA brands include Cansure, i3 Underwriting, Totten Insurance Group, Beacon, Anderson McTague & Associates, Mode, and Avro. Our value to our partners is further enhanced through our in-house claims management team, Specialty Claims Canada.

Together, we are building more than a market leader — we are building a place where talented professionals can thrive.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Non-Standard Personal Lines Team.

Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for analyzing the acceptability of business opportunities according to company guidelines. This includes reviewing and pricing new submissions, renewal business, and endorsements. You will collaborate with the team leader, colleagues, and management to deliver value-added expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners.

As a Senior Underwriter, you will help drive the growth and profitability of SPG Canada. You will build strong broker relationships and leverage your expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to grow your book. Supported by a team of experienced practice leaders, managers, and executives, we provide an extensive array of products, ample capacity, and the empowerment needed to enable your success.

This is a hybrid position in our Vancouver, Langley or Salmon Arm, BC, office.

Responsibilities

In this position you will:

• Perform risk analysis using internal and external data resources for the purpose of quoting, negotiating and authorizing the acceptance of risk of a moderate to high complexity;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including attending industry related seminars and networking events as necessary;
• Negotiate coverage and price with brokers within established corporate guidelines and delegated authority parameters;
• Develop and support professional business partnerships with brokers by providing prompt and professional service, responding to inquiries, acting pro-actively and taking ownership of issues and resolving them with a solution-oriented approach; and drive new business opportunities;
• Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner;
• Manage, strengthen and grow a book of profitable business;
• In depth understanding of underwriting guidelines;
• Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel moderate to high-risk policies following organization’s guidelines and procedures within authority level;
• Maintaining service level agreements with brokerages;
• Training and mentoring junior staff;
• Senior level of annual production;
• Plans and conducts broker visits and attends company events on their own; and
• Understanding market trends and negotiations.

Qualifications

You’re a good fit if you have:

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in personal underwriting;
• Hold a Level 2 broker license, or can qualify to obtain within 90 days
• An advanced understanding of personal lines underwriting theory and the ability to apply this knowledge in day-to-day practice;
• Anticipate and meet the needs of customers; deliver high quality service and are committed to continuous improvement;
• Ability to make well informed, effective and timely decisions;
• Ability to pursue and achieve production targets;Able to think strategically, formulate objectives and set priorities, and implement plans consistent with long-term interest of the organization;
• Influence team members in a positive manner, and provide short-term direction effectively working towards team goals.
• Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events and being the brand ambassador for the organization;
• Mentor and train less experienced team members;
• Or currently pursuing a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation; and
• Working knowledge of MS Office.

By joining SPG Canada, you’ll become part of a rapidly growing company focused on providing innovative insurance solutions to support independent brokers in Canada. As a member of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time-off
• RRSP match

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position ranges from $60,000 – $70,000 annually and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. SPG Canada and affiliated brands are proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which include extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, RRSP matching, paid time off benefits, and a variety of potential bonus opportunities.