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Senior Farm & Agribusiness Underwriter (Fully Remote - Canada)
AB | Fully Remote
Job Description
Our client is building one of Canada’s first digital-first agricultural insurance platforms, and they’re looking for a Senior Agricultural Underwriter who wants to influence underwriting strategy, product development, and how modern ag insurance is delivered.
This role is fully remote anywhere in Canada and offers the chance to work with a collaborative leadership team that values expertise, autonomy, and clear decision-making.
The Senior Agricultural Underwriter will assess a broad range of farm and agribusiness risks, partner closely with brokers, and support internal teams as the company expands its digital capabilities. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys complex farm accounts, independent decision-making, and contributing to new product development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Underwrite agricultural risks including farms, crop, livestock, agribusiness, equipment, and specialty operations
- Set coverage, pricing, and terms for accounts ranging from small farm policies to six?figure premium risks
- Apply regional agricultural rating knowledge across AB, SK, MB, and ON
- Negotiate effectively with brokers and communicate product advantages clearly
- Monitor agricultural trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risk factors
- Support product planning, requirements gathering, documentation, and testing
- Collaborate with sales, technology, finance, compliance, and other internal teams
- Manage workload independently in a fully remote environment
What You Bring:
- 5+ years of senior-level agricultural underwriting experience
- CIP designation (FCIP completed or in progress preferred)
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Experience underwriting mid?market and large farm accounts
- Ability to interpret policy wordings and apply underwriting guidelines
- Comfortable working remotely with minimal oversight
- A direct, analytical communication style suited to a high-performing team
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range discussed: $80,000 – $85,000, depending on experience
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Fully remote work across Canada
- Three weeks’ vacation to start (negotiable for the right person)
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.
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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.