Underwriting Specialist - Small Business

DGA Careers; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Vancouver is seeking an Underwriting Specialist to join their Small Business team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in underwriting, excels in client relationship management, and embraces a team-oriented culture. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, pension plan, and health programs.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive total rewards

Health and wellness programs

Career growth support

Community involvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience within commercial or small business lines.
• Completed or currently pursuing CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• A team-oriented mindset and desire to contribute to a collaborative work culture.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and service complex small business accounts according to guidelines.
• Analyze renewal rates, evaluate risk exposures, and negotiate terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients.
• Contribute to underwriting strategy and portfolio management.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Customer service

Relationship management

Problem-solving abilities

Education

CIP

FCIP

RPLU

Job description

Are you an experienced underwriter who enjoys finding creative solutions for complex risks? We’re partnering with a leading insurer seeking an Underwriting Specialist to join their Small Business team.

This is a great opportunity for a collaborative, client-focused professional who enjoys working closely with brokers, tackling challenging accounts, and mentoring others in a supportive team environment.

About the Role

The Underwriting Specialist will be responsible for underwriting and servicing increasingly complex small business accounts while maintaining strong broker relationships and ensuring profitable growth. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated underwriting team, provide guidance to junior colleagues, and help shape solutions tailored to your broker partners’ needs.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite and service complex small business accounts in accordance with company guidelines and business objectives.

Analyze renewal rates, evaluate risk exposures, and negotiate appropriate terms and pricing.

Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients, providing timely communication and proactive service.

Contribute to underwriting strategy and portfolio management through sound judgment and market insight.

Mentor and support junior team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

About You

5+ years of underwriting experience within commercial or small business lines.

Completed or currently pursuing CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations.

Strong customer service and relationship management skills.

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

A team-oriented mindset and desire to contribute to a collaborative work culture.

Why Join This Organization

Hybrid work flexibility – balance time between home and office.

Comprehensive total rewards including competitive salary, pension plan, employee share program, and insurance discounts.

Health and wellness programs with flexible benefits, early leave days, and recognition initiatives.

Career growth support through education assistance (CIP, FCIP, CRM), leadership training, and internal mobility opportunities.

Community involvement through donation matching and paid volunteer days.

If you’re a motivated underwriter who thrives on building strong relationships and finding smart solutions for complex risks, we’d love to connect with you.

Education Required

• CIP
• CIP Partial Completion
• FCIP
• FCIP - Partial Completion