Underwriter, Surety

Overview

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

At Trisura
, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.

We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017. Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company’s success.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team of Surety Underwriters in our Halifax office.

UNDERWRITER, CONTRACT SURETY – HALIFAX

• Underwrite new business applications for surety according to company standards.
• Analyze, assess and monitor the financial strength of new and existing account business.
• Negotiate specific terms and conditions for the issuance of surety bonds.
• Regular monitoring of various construction developments, projects and exposures.
• Develop new business through networking and marketing with clients, consultants, lawyers, etc.
• Represent Trisura at various associations and industry related functions.
• Search for solutions to complex problems with the ability to bring creativity to underwriting risks.
• Expand upon industry knowledge to improve underwriting decisions through courses and training.

• Successful completion of BCom, or BA with Business, Accounting or Finance focus.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ progressive experience in Surety, Accounting, Finance or Banking (commercial lending).

Accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace that reflects the diversity in each of our offices across Canada.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Trisura
, headquartered in the heart of Canada’s financial district, is a specialty lines insurer with a focus on Surety, Specialty Insurance, Property & Casualty, and Warranty products.
Trisura brings innovative solutions and expertise through a select network of both national and regional brokerage firms. The company, founded in 2006, and operating across North America with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Stamford, Denver, Chicago, Philadelphia and Oklahoma City, is uniquely positioned to satisfy all varieties of risk in Contract, Commercial and Developer Surety, Directors s and Officers  Liability, Fidelity, and Professional Liability including Media Liability, as well as Warranty products.

201 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1T5, Canada.