Senior Commercial Underwriter, Western Region

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

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter for their Western Region team in Calgary. This challenging position involves managing complex property and casualty risks, building relationships, and applying your expertise in a company committed to social good. Candidates should hold a university degree and have significant underwriting experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual allowances for commuting

Defined contribution pension plan up to 8%

Minimum 3 weeks vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Support for professional development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze risks and assess underwriting submissions.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts and build relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Ecclesiastical guidelines.

Skills

Risk Analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

University degree

Advanced insurance certifications (CIP or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Commercial Underwriter, Western Region

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Working hours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration : Permanent

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)
• Annual allowances for commuting and home office
• Defined contribution pension plan (up to 8%) and voluntary RRSP / TFSAs
• 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

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