Underwriter, Personal Lines

Westland Insurance Group Ltd.; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 54,400 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter in Surrey, BC for a hybrid role. You will work with internal BC brokers to assess and manage risk levels, providing tailored insurance solutions to clients.

The role offers a 35-hour work week with a compensation range of CAD 54,400 to CAD 68,000. The company supports learning through approved training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Personal Lines underwriting experience.
• Analytical and detail-oriented approach to risk.
• Willingness to grow underwriting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Work with brokers and insurers to evaluate risks.
• Assess applications and apply underwriting terms.
• Review files for accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to process improvement and learn from seniors.

Skills

Underwriting

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Job description

We’re searching for a Personal Lines Underwriter. This is a hybrid position based out of our Surrey, BC office. We are also open to remote candidates located elsewhere in British Columbia. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Are you looking for new opportunities? We’re looking for a Personal Lines Underwriter to join our team at Westland Insurance Group Ltd. In this role, you’ll represent Westland by working closely with our internal BC brokers to assess and manage risk levels associated with insurance policies. Your expertise will help ensure we provide the right coverage solutions for our clients.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $54,400 to $68,000 based on a 35 hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Discover What’s Possible, With Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth - and that includes acquisition growth. Every day, we prove that building a great business means investing in communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to expand, we’re inviting talented professionals like you to help power our next chapter.

As a Personal Lines Underwriter, you take pride in facilitating the insurance process. You’re not an algorithm evaluating an offer, you’re the one offering tailored insurance solutions and making a tangible impact on our business.

Interested in learning more?

Why You’ll Love Westland

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to drive your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why We’ll Love You

• You have at least 2-3 years of Personal Lines underwriting experience
• You take an analytical and detail-oriented approach to assessing risk
• You are eager to grow your underwriting expertise and apply sound judgment in decision-making
• You are independent, self-motivated, and have a solid understanding of underwriting principles

Once Here, You’ll

• Work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with brokers and insurance partners to evaluate risks
• Assess applications from internal brokers and apply appropriate underwriting terms
• Conduct file reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with underwriting guidelines
• Manage multiple tasks effectively while contributing to process improvement
• Learn from and support senior team members as you develop your underwriting skills

You belong here

We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.

At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail]