Senior Commercial Underwriter

Millennium Insurance Corporation; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An insurance company in Sherwood Park, Alberta, seeks a Senior Commercial Underwriter. In this full-time role, you will assess and underwrite commercial risks, develop competitive policies, and build strong relationships with clients and brokers. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in commercial underwriting and strong analytical skills. This company offers a supportive work environment with a focus on employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Earned Time-Off & Vacation Program

Group Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Fitness Center Subsidy

Education Assistance

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Insured Benefits

Health & Lifestyle Spending Account

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience.
• General Insurance License Level 1 or 2 (or willingness to obtain within 90 days).
• Solid knowledge of commercial underwriting practices and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients and brokers to evaluate and underwrite risks.
• Design competitive policies and establish premiums.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and brokers.

Skills

Commercial underwriting experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education

CIP designation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Overview - Step into a role where your expertise truly matters. Join our high-performing Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance Division at Millennium, and help shape the future of commercial insurance. You’ll go beyond traditional underwriting, crafting creative solutions, building broker and client partnerships, and driving results that make a real impact. This is a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated.

What You Will Be Doing

• Risk Assessment: Collaborate closely with clients and brokers to evaluate and underwrite complex commercial risks, diving into COPE details, operations, coverages, and documentation.
• Policy Development: Design smart, competitive policies. This includes renewals, endorsements, exclusions, and warranties. These policies will balance risk and opportunity.
• Pricing: Establish premiums that reflect market competitiveness and risk realities, across diverse lines of business.
• Client & Broker Interaction: Build and strengthen lasting relationships, becoming a trusted advisor while aligning underwriting practices with our portfolio strategy.
• Compliance & Collaboration: Partner with actuarial and claims teams to refine rates and terms, ensuring compliance while keeping our competitive edge sharp.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience.
• General Insurance License Level 1 or 2 (or willingness to obtain within 90 days, on us).
• Post-secondary education and / or CIP designation are assets.
• Solid knowledge of commercial underwriting practices and market trends.
• Strong communicator, team player, and driven professional eager to grow.
• Ability to thrive under deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Confident working across all levels (brokers, clients, and colleagues).
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with strong analytical and organizational skills.

How You Will Succeed

Your success in the first year will come from :

• Proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Bringing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Communicating effectively with clients and internal partners.
• Building trust and strong relationships that fuel long-term success.

How We Take Care Of Our Employees

At Millennium Insurance, you’ll be part of a company that’s not only performance-driven but also people-focused. As part of the Wheaton Group of Companies, we do business the right way, with a family-oriented culture, strong values, and a workplace that’s been recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Here’s What You’ll Enjoy

• Earned Time-Off & Vacation Program
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Fitness Center Subsidy
• Education Assistance
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Insured Benefits
• Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Discount Programs

About Millennium Insurance

Millennium Insurance is a locally owned and operated property and casualty insurance company based in Sherwood Park, AB. We pride ourselves on offering relevant and competitively priced insurance products, along with industry-leading customer service. Our business lines include personal automobile, personal property, home warranty, commercial property, and commercial liability insurance. Millennium Insurance is part of the Wheaton Group of Companies.

Interested in applying?

If you are ready to pursue a new challenge, visit our careers page and apply today. We thank all candidates for their interest but only candidates selected to advance in the hiring process will be contacted. Final candidates will be asked to undergo pre-employment backchecks, results of which must be satisfactory to Millennium.

Millennium is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. If we can make any adjustments to the hiring process to better accommodate you, please provide feedback when submitting your application or let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity.

This role not a fit for you? Stay connected with us through LinkedIn for information on other career opportunities that are available.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Insurance

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