Senior Commercial Underwriter, Western Region

Ecclesiastical Insurance; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecclesiastical Insurance is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter for their Western Region team in Calgary. This role involves managing complex property and casualty risks, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing excellent service. The ideal candidate will have significant underwriting experience and advanced qualifications, along with a commitment to social good.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Annual allowances for commuting and home office

Defined contribution pension plan

Generous bonus program

Minimum 3 weeks vacation

Comprehensive benefits

Support for professional designations

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of progressive underwriting experience, especially in property and casualty.
• Ability to mentor junior underwriters and maintain professional development.
• Understanding of underwriting guidelines and regional insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Analyze risks and assess underwriting submissions.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of accounts.
• Build relationships with customers and brokers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

University degree

Advanced insurance certifications (CIP or equivalent)

Tools

Underwriting tools

Data analysis systems

Job description

Senior Commercial Underwriter, Western Region

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Position Details

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Calgary

About The Role

Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada, part of Benefact Group, is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter to join our Western Region team in Calgary.

This role involves managing complex risks related to property and casualty products. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, handle underwriting submissions, oversee a portfolio of accounts, and build strong relationships with customers and brokers. It offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to apply your underwriting expertise within a forward-thinking organization committed to social good.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze risks, assess underwriting submissions, and make sound decisions.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage a portfolio of accounts aligned with Ecclesiastical's strategic goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, brokers, and internal teams, ensuring excellent service.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage tasks to meet objectives and SLAs.
• Operate within Ecclesiastical guidelines and escalate risks as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• University degree and advanced insurance certifications like CIP or equivalent.
• 6-8 years of progressive underwriting experience, especially in property and casualty.
• Proficiency with underwriting tools, systems, and data analysis.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Negotiation skills, adaptability, and ability to handle multiple files.
• Understanding of underwriting guidelines, policy wording, pricing tools, and regional insurance market.
• Ability to mentor junior underwriters and maintain professional development.
• High ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive information.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (discussed during hiring)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Annual allowances for commuting and home office
• Defined contribution pension plan (up to 8%) and voluntary RRSP/TFSAs
• Generous bonus program
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation plus wellness, personal, volunteer, and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, income protection, life, and ADD insurance
• Charitable donation grants, family and employee assistance programs, discounts, and wellness perks
• Support for professional designations and personal development
• Engagement activities and wellness initiatives

About Us

Ecclesiastical Insurance is a specialist insurer dedicated to supporting organizations that enrich communities. We insure historic sites, arts, charities, faith organizations, and more.

Benefact Group is an international financial services group owned by a charity, with a strong philanthropic record and ambitious growth plans. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, kindness, and professional growth.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industry: Insurance