Underwriter (Commercial Auto)

InsuranceWorks.ca; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Auto Underwriter in Calgary or Edmonton. You will evaluate applications to ensure sound risk and pricing decisions. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Business, Insurance & Risk Management and 1–3 years of underwriting experience. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Additional 2 weeks off per year

Parental leave top-up pay

Leadership training

Employee education funding

Healthy work environment

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of underwriting experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate commercial auto insurance applications.
• Ensure sound risk selection and pricing decisions.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Relationship building

Collaboration

Integrity

Innovation

Leadership

Education

Two-year diploma in Business, Insurance & Risk Management

Job description

Out-of-Scope
Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Division: SGI CANADA
Closes: August 18, 2025

Work Location: This role is eligible for hybrid work, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office (Calgary or Edmonton) on a scheduled rotation once probation requirements are met. Until then, the successful candidate will be expected to work on-site full-time.

Are you a skilled underwriter seeking your next challenge in commercial auto insurance?

SGI CANADA is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Commercial Auto Underwriter to join our dynamic underwriting team. In this role, you will assess and evaluate commercial auto insurance applications, ensuring sound risk selection and pricing decisions that align with company guidelines and profitability goals.

We offer competitive salary, great pension, and employer-paid family benefits. But more than that, we provide opportunities to make a difference in your community, expand your professional skills, grow your career, and work in a role that brings fulfillment and passion.

Consider applying if you:

• Enjoy making data-driven decisions and solving complex problems.
• Are passionate about building strong relationships with brokers and stakeholders.
• Value collaboration, integrity, and innovation within a team environment.
• Thrive in a fast-paced setting where accuracy and efficiency are essential.
• Want to leverage leadership skills to support SGI CANADA’s culture, learning, and colleagues’ growth.

Typically, these skills are gained through a two-year diploma in Business, Insurance & Risk Management, or equivalent, along with 1–3 years of underwriting experience. Alternative combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

If you’re interested but don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re committed to diversity and encourage applications from women and people of color.

What else do we offer?

Our benefits include:

• Work-life balance — enjoy an additional 2 weeks off per year.
• Parental leave top-up pay.
• Personal development — leadership training, employee education funding, and a healthy work environment.
• A positive, healthy work culture — reflecting our values of caring, passion, innovation, and integrity.
• Awesome colleagues — work with talented, supportive team members.

If this opportunity interests you, please check out the full job details and requirements on our website. We are committed to diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at employeeleaves.