Senior Commercial Underwriter-Remote: Autonomy & Mentorship

DGA Careers Inc.; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Periodic travel to Edmonton area

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

DGA Careers is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Underwriter to join our client's Edmonton-area team. You will own a broad commercial portfolio, mentor junior staff, and drive underwriting quality across new business and renewals.

This role offers a remote work arrangement with periodic travel to the Edmonton area, and the chance to contribute to portfolio growth with strong broker relationships and leadership support.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience, with senior-level expertise preferred.
• Ability to independently assess, price, and structure complex commercial accounts.
• Mentor and develop junior underwriting staff; lead by example.
• Strong broker relationships and communication skills; participate in meetings and events.
• Willingness to obtain required insurance licence within the expected timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assess, price, negotiate, and structure P&C risks per guidelines.
• Underwrite a diverse portfolio across property, liability, realty, manufacturing, hospitality, construction, oil & gas, and professional lines.
• Manage new business and renewal accounts.
• Own underwriting process from submission to policy finalization.
• Provide technical guidance on complex files.
• Mentor junior underwriters and support staff.
• Build broker relationships through responsive underwriting service.
• Participate in broker meetings and industry events.
• Collaborate with leadership to optimize risk selection and portfolio performance.
• Handle multiple priorities in a hands-on environment.
• Travel to Edmonton area as needed.

Skills

Mentoring underwriters

Broker relationships

Underwriting judgment

Portfolio management

Multi-risk underwriting

Communication skills

Education

CIP designation

Job description

DGA Careers is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Underwriter to join our client's Edmonton-area team. You will own a broad commercial portfolio, mentor junior staff, and drive underwriting quality across new business and renewals.

This role offers a remote work arrangement with periodic travel to the Edmonton area, and the chance to contribute to portfolio growth with strong broker relationships and leadership support.