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Jobgether

Underwriting Director

Canada

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Original job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Underwriting Director based in Canada.

This leadership role is responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and business performance across a commercial underwriting function. You will lead the department’s overall operations, balancing underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, efficiency, productivity, and profitability. A major focus will be developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and a collaborative, people-first leadership approach. You will use market trends, data, and business insights to shape underwriting decisions and support regional and corporate objectives. The role also involves building strong relationships with brokers and customers while identifying opportunities for sustainable portfolio growth. You will contribute to the future direction of the business by combining deep underwriting expertise with strategic leadership and sound risk assessment. This is an opportunity to influence both business results and talent development within a dynamic commercial insurance environment.

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Develop and execute strategic business plans that support sustainable growth, operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability across the commercial underwriting function.
Lead and develop high-performing underwriting teams through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and ongoing talent development.
Oversee underwriting strategies and portfolio management, ensuring decisions align with business objectives and sound risk assessment principles.
Support regional and corporate underwriting objectives and contribute to the future direction and strategic evolution of the portfolio.
Monitor market conditions, emerging industry trends, portfolio performance, and business data to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
Use data and insights to evaluate performance, improve processes, and support informed underwriting and business decisions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and customers while supporting effective negotiation and long-term business partnerships.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership teams to achieve shared commercial and operational goals.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture focused on strong business results and employee development.

Requirements

10+ years of commercial underwriting experience, with a strong understanding of underwriting principles, portfolio management, and risk assessment.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and delivering business results.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic business plans within a commercial underwriting or insurance environment.
Experience overseeing regional or corporate underwriting objectives and translating strategic priorities into operational execution.
Strong knowledge of portfolio performance, risk evaluation, market trends, and commercial insurance practices.
Proven ability to use data, analytics, and business insights to guide decisions and improve performance.
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with brokers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Strategic leadership approach combined with a team-first mindset and a commitment to coaching and developing people.
Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative environment while balancing business performance, customer relationships, risk considerations, and long-term growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work model, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week, plus additional flexibility when needed.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP options, and staff insurance discounts.
Flexible health benefits and wellness programs supporting employee well-being.
Early leave days and employee recognition initiatives.
Education assistance and support for professional designations including CIP, FCIP, and CRM.
Leadership development programs, mentorship opportunities, and internal career mobility.
Donation matching programs and paid volunteer opportunities supporting community involvement.
Inclusive workplace with support and accommodations available throughout the selection process.
Full-time opportunity based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Responsibilities

The Underwriting Director is responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and profitability across the commercial underwriting function. This role involves leading high-performing teams, managing portfolio performance, and building strong relationships with brokers and customers.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of commercial underwriting experience and 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams. Proven ability to develop strategic business plans and utilize data analytics to guide underwriting decisions is required.

Skills

Commercial underwriting
Strategic planning
Portfolio management
Risk assessment
Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Data analysis
Business insights
Relationship building
Negotiation
Operational excellence
Performance management
Strategic decision making
Commercial insurance

Benefits

Hybrid work model
Competitive compensation
Employee share purchase plan
Pension plans
RRSP options
Staff insurance discounts
Flexible health benefits
Wellness programs
Early leave days
Employee recognition initiatives
Education assistance
Mentorship opportunities
Internal career mobility
Donation matching programs
Paid volunteer opportunities

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Keywords

Underwriting
Commercial Insurance
Strategic Leadership
Portfolio Management
Risk Assessment
Operational Efficiency
Data Analytics
Business Performance
Broker Relations
Talent Development
CIP
FCIP
CRM
Performance Management
Market Trends
Strategic Planning
Insurance Practices
Negotiation
Mentorship
Hybrid Work

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