Commercial Underwriter

We're searching for a Commercial Underwriter. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Discover what's possible, with Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

As a Commercial Underwriter, you'll make a big impact in how we organize and administer our underwriting policies and procedures. Our in-house Westland Insurance Program (WIP) operates almost identically to that of most insurance corporations and you will underwrite risk and prepare quotes for a wide variety of policies by reviewing related information and determining the acceptability of commercial risks. This position will also play an integral and active role in building relationships with our brokers.

Interested in learning more?

Why you'll love Westland:

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to own your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• Total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Commemorative Days to celebrate days important to you
• Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees

Why we'll love You:

• Motivatedtosucceed andgrow a book of business along with a minimum of one year experience in commercial underwriting
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and a sharp eye for the details
• Solid communications skills with a natural ability to build trusting relationships

• Strong background in underwriting principles with a willingness to learn more
• Bonus: Working towards or completion of CIP/FCIP/CRM designations

Once here, you'll:

• Uncover challenges and analyze the risks in the underwriting process
• Manage the efficient flow of underwriting documentation, prepare quotes and determine eligibility for policy renewals
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and insurance partners by providing exceptional customer service
• Be an effective teammate and flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities

Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.

You belong here
We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.

At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@westlandinsurance.ca