Senior Underwriting Specialist, National Programs

Working hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Duration:
Permanent.

Location:

Halifax, NS & Toronto, ON. Job .

Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Senior Underwriting Specialist, National Programs to join our Halifax & Toronto offices.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Underwriting Specialist to support our National Programs portfolio. In this role, you will lead complex, program-level risk assessments across Property and Casualty lines, ensuring individual risk decisions support overall portfolio performance and underwriting strategy. Your deep industry knowledge and analytical acumen will help shape underwriting decisions that align with our business goals and client needs.

• Evaluate and underwrite various types of risks across several lines of business within National Programs.
• Collaborate with account managers, actuaries, and legal teams to structure innovative solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal partners.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to underwriting guidelines.
• Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives, including product development and process improvement.
• Mentor junior underwriters and contribute to knowledge‑sharing across the team.

• A University degree, advanced insurance‑related certifications like CIP or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of underwriting experience, including oversight of program or portfolio‑based business and evaluation of aggregated risk performance.
• Experience creating, deploying, and managing Delegated Underwriting Authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze underwriting data, loss trends, and exposure metrics to inform pricing, capacity, and program structure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including translating underwriting and performance data into clear insights for brokers, partners, and internal teams.
• Advanced proficiency in underwriting systems to monitor program performance.
• High ethical standards, adherence to industry regulations and guidelines, and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Strong negotiation skills, adaptability to changing market conditions and underwriting guidelines, and ability to handle multiple underwriting files simultaneously.

• Strong portfolio analytics expertise, using data to guide pricing, capacity, product design, and overall portfolio strategy.
• Experienced mentor and team leader, with a track record of developing underwriters and supporting knowledge sharing across teams.
• Exceptional relationship builder, collaborating effectively with brokers and cross‑functional partners to create innovative, compliant underwriting solutions.

Our base salary range is between $98,500 and $135,500.

• Competitive annual bonus where individual performance is recognized.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) – up to 8% (no employee matching required).
• Voluntary RRSP & TFSA programs – Grow your savings your way.
• Hybrid work model supporting a healthy blend of work and home life.
• Time off – paid vacation, plus paid wellness, personal, and volunteer days.
• Summer hours – more sunshine, less screen time!
• Home & Roam Perks – monthly allowance for commuting costs and home office supplies.
• Health & Wellness – employer‑paid benefits including vision, health, dental, life, and income protection.
• Health Care & Healthy Living Accounts – spending accounts to keep you thriving.
• Wellness perks – fresh fruit, snacks, and summer ice cream days.
• Learning & Development – professional development, tuition support, and awards for CIP, FCIP, CRM, and more.
• Personal development – opportunities such as pottery classes or learning guitar.
• Culture & Engagement – fun at work, lunch & learns, after‑work socials, and lunch with leaders events.
• Giving Back – volunteer events, employee‑nominated charitable donations, community grants, and more.

We welcome applications from everyone.

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