Senior Commercial Underwriter - Complex Risks Leader

ECL Group of Companies; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

RRSP options

Employee insurance discounts

Wellness benefits

Education assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

ECL Group of Companies in Calgary seeks an Executive Underwriter for a senior technical role focused on complex property and casualty risks. You will lead underwriting decisions, mentor staff, and drive profitable portfolio growth while upholding underwriting standards.

The role emphasizes strong broker relationships, leadership, and ongoing development across the region, with a hybrid work model benefiting collaboration and client service.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• CIP and/or FCIP designation preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry.
• Strong technical underwriting knowledge and experience assessing complex commercial risks.
• Working knowledge of underwriting guidelines, policy wordings, rating systems, risk assessment resources, technical manuals, regulatory requirements and underwriting workflows.
• Proven ability to build broker relationships, negotiate effectively and support business development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience coaching, mentoring or developing underwriting professionals.
• Strong analytical, communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage complex commercial property and casualty risks in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and business objectives.
• Evaluate unique and challenging risks, applying sound technical judgment to develop effective underwriting solutions.
• Support profitable portfolio growth while maintaining strong underwriting standards and portfolio quality.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships through effective communication, sales, and negotiation.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentorship to underwriting staff across the region.
• Support the development and implementation of consistent underwriting practices and procedures.
• Promote underwriting excellence, data quality, and service standards across the region.
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, portfolio performance, and overall business results.

Skills

Broker relationships

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Mentoring

Underwriting expertise

Education

Post-secondary education

CIP/FCIP designation

Job description

ECL Group of Companies in Calgary seeks an Executive Underwriter for a senior technical role focused on complex property and casualty risks. You will lead underwriting decisions, mentor staff, and drive profitable portfolio growth while upholding underwriting standards.

The role emphasizes strong broker relationships, leadership, and ongoing development across the region, with a hybrid work model benefiting collaboration and client service.