Senior Underwriter

Impact Recruitment; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organization is seeking a Senior Underwriter to manage a diverse commercial portfolio. This influential role involves evaluating risks, structuring coverage, and maintaining broker relationships while contributing to significant industry initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong technical acumen and have a commitment to professional development, supported by a people-first culture with hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Generous vacation time

Ongoing professional development

Hybrid work flexibility

Qualifications

• 7+ years of deep experience in commercial underwriting.
• Experience with complex risks including corporate accounts.
• Proficiency in policy wordings and risk assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite mid to complex commercial P&C accounts.
• Work directly with brokers on business development.
• Mentor junior underwriters on best practices.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Underwriting

Education

CIP or FCIP designation

Job description

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Are you an experienced Underwriter ready to step into a role with real impact? This is an opportunity to join a highly respected insurance organization where you’ll help shape a profitable and growing book of business while building strong relationships across the industry.

Reporting to a regional leadership team, the Senior Underwriter will be responsible for managing a diverse commercial portfolio across property, casualty, and specialty lines. You'll work with brokers and internal stakeholders to assess risks, structure coverage, and ensure profitable underwriting results across both new and renewal business.

This is an influential role suited to someone who brings strong technical acumen, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to the table.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation with a base salary between $90,000-$110,000 plus bonus up to 35%.
• Hybrid flexibility, allowing you to split your time between home and office.
• Comprehensive benefits from day one, including extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• RRSP, wellness initiatives, and generous vacation time (20+ days off annually).
• Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and support for industry education.
• A people-first culture that values teamwork, accountability, and shared success.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite mid to complex commercial P&C accounts within established authority limits.
• Review renewal submissions, analyze risk exposures, and structure appropriate coverage and pricing.
• Work directly with brokers to develop business and maintain positive, service-driven relationships.
• Provide input on underwriting strategy, product development, and market positioning.
• Contribute to cross-line growth by identifying and collaborating on multi-line opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings across Western Canada.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for junior underwriters on technical and service best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitor positioning.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in commercial underwriting, ideally 7+ years, with strong knowledge of both standard and specialty P&C lines.
• Experience underwriting large or complex risks, including corporate and multinational accounts.
• Familiarity with cyber or professional liability products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with brokers, clients, and peers.
• Completed or in-progress industry designation such as CIP or FCIP.
• Proficiency in policy wordings, risk assessment tools, and coverage analysis.
• Ability to operate both independently and within a team-oriented culture.
  
  

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Insurance

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