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Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager - Mid-Market (Western Canada)
BC | Work from home flexibility
Job Description
We’re looking for a Hybrid Underwriting Manager based in Vancouver or Calgary. This is a leadership role where you’ll manage a team of underwriters, oversee commercial accounts, and ensure tailored solutions for a variety of business risks.
Why this role is exciting:
- Lead and mentor a team of underwriters while shaping day-to-day operations
- Collaborate with brokers and cross-functional teams to deliver precise underwriting solutions
- Play a key role in operational improvements and change initiatives
- Develop your career through leadership opportunities and professional development
- Oversee policy evaluation, documentation, negotiation, and pricing
- Build and maintain professional relationships with brokers and clients
- Lead and coach a team to deliver consistent underwriting excellence
- Partner with actuarial and claims teams to support accurate decision-making
- Drive operational improvements and ensure adherence to processes and compliance standards
- 10+ years of commercial underwriting experience
- 3+ years in a leadership role
- Experience with operational change management
- CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designation (completed or in progress)
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills
- Salary range: $115,000 – $160,000 depending on experience
- Flexible hybrid work model (office and home)
- Comprehensive benefits including employee share purchase plans, pension plans, RRSP, insurance discounts and wellness programs
- Professional development support through training, mentoring, and education assistance
Meet Your Recruiter
Lindie De Gouveia
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Insurance
With over 20 years of experience in insurance, financial services and professional recruitment, Lindie is a trusted talent partner for employers and job seekers, who appreciate her consultative, relationship-first approach. She specializes in the placement of insurance and risk management professionals, combining her industry knowledge, recruitment expertise and business acumen to bring a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of her clients.
Lindie has a proven track record of success in the insurance industry, and now applies this expertise to help clients build and motivate high-performing teams. She led the implementation and strategic growth of a shortfall insurance product, and has extensive experience as a Senior Risk Analyst. She has developed innovative risk management solutions in areas such as medical shortfall insurance, premium finance and alternative risk transfer mechanisms. Her understanding of insurance operations and risk analysis allows her to connect companies with employees who bring both technical qualifications and cultural alignment to their new roles.
Lindie made the move to Canada from South Africa in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Business Management and Industrial Psychology, further enriching her ability to understand the human dynamics involved in recruitment, including personality ‘fit’ in the workplace. Outside of work, she keeps active with her teenager, balancing school, sports and outdoor activities.