Underwriting Manager – Commercial Insurance - IW-9744

DGA Careers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Calgary seeks an experienced Underwriting Manager to oversee a team of underwriters handling mid-market commercial accounts. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in underwriting, including leadership experience. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and bonus package

Comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs

Retirement savings programs with matching options

Generous vacation and personal time policies

Career development support through education funding

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial underwriting experience, especially in construction.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing teams.
• Completion or progress in relevant designations (CIP, FCIP, RPLU).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of underwriters.
• Oversee mid-market account underwriting.
• Collaborate with brokers for customized solutions.
• Participate in performance management.

Skills

Commercial underwriting experience

Leadership experience

Technical underwriting knowledge in Property & Casualty

Relationship building with brokers

Collaborative leadership style

Education

CIP, CIP Partial Completion, FCIP, FCIP - Partial Completion

Job description

Underwriting Manager – Commercial Insurance - IW-9744

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Job number: IW-9744

Detail

Description

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead a team of ~10 commercial underwriters. This role combines people leadership with technical expertise, providing the opportunity to oversee a team, collaborate with brokers, and contribute to profitable portfolio growth.

As a manager, you will guide a group of underwriters handling mid-market accounts.This is a great opportunity for a senior underwriter, team lead, or specialist ready to step up into management, or for an experienced manager seeking a fresh challenge in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of underwriters at varying levels of experience.

Oversee underwriting of mid-market commercial construction and contracting accounts.

Collaborate with brokers to deliver customized solutions and strengthen long-term partnerships.

Work closely with internal stakeholders including risk services, actuarial, and claims to ensure effective underwriting strategies.

Participate in performance management, workforce planning, and development initiatives for your team.

Represent the company at broker meetings, industry events, and site visits as required.

Contribute to change management initiatives and help shape business development strategies.

What We’re Looking For

10+ years of commercial underwriting experience (construction experience is a strong asset).

At least 3 years of leadership experience in a team lead, supervisor, or manager role.

Strong technical underwriting knowledge in Property & Casualty.

Completion of, or progress toward, CIP/FCIP/RPLU designations.

Proven ability to build relationships with brokers and clients.

A collaborative leadership style, with a passion for coaching and developing others.

What’s in It for You

Competitive base salary and bonus package.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, wellness programs, and employee assistance.

Retirement savings programs (pension, RRSP matching, share purchase options).

Generous vacation and personal time policies to promote balance.

Career development support through education funding (CIP, FCIP, CRM), leadership training, and mentorship programs.

Opportunities to attend broker and industry events, building your professional presence and network.

Information

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Education: CIP, CIP Partial Completion, FCIP, FCIP - Partial Completion
• Minimum experience required: 7 to 10 Years