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Executive Underwriter - Calgary
Calgary, AB T1X 0L3 CA | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE CA
Job Description
This role is ideal for an Underwriter with commercial insurance experience, particularly within construction, manufacturing, health care, or retail portfolios. The Executive Underwriter will manage highly complex and unique portfolios, applying technical expertise to solve complex problems while mentoring and training regional underwriting staff.
Executive Underwriter responsibilities:
- Underwrite and service highly complex commercial accounts in accordance with established guidelines
- Apply expertise to solve complex underwriting challenges and identify innovative solutions
- Mentor and train underwriting staff to ensure best practices and guidelines are understood and applied
- Maintain high standards for data quality and service levels
- 10+ years of experience in the property and casualty or commercial insurance industry
- CIP and/or FCIP designation
- Post-secondary education or equivalent on-the-job experience
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, health care, retail, or related commercial sectors
- Working knowledge of underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, technical manuals, statutory constraints, and computer workflow procedures
- Ability to work in PC-oriented environments, including Microsoft Office, email, and Internet
- Strong skills in coaching, mentoring, and professional relationship management
- Hybrid work model (office and home)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Professional development support, including training, mentoring, and internal mobility
- Wellness programs and recognition initiatives
- Opportunities to participate in community initiatives
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.