Underwriting Manager – Commercial Mid-Market
Description
Underwriting Manager – Commercial Mid-Market
Location: Vancouver, BC
Work Model: Hybrid
The Opportunity
A well-established national commercial insurer is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to support its Commercial Mid-Market in Vancouver.
This role is heavily focused on people leadership and team development
, with a hands-on underwriting component. The successful candidate will play a key role in mentoring underwriters, strengthening broker relationships, and ensuring underwriting quality and profitability across the portfolio.
While prior management titles are not mandatory, candidates must bring demonstrated leadership experience (formal or informal).
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead, coach, and develop a team of commercial underwriters, fostering performance, engagement, and professional growth
Provide underwriting guidance and oversight on complex construction and contracting risks
Maintain accountability for underwriting quality, profitability, and adherence to guidelines
Collaborate closely with brokers to structure solutions tailored to mid-market commercial clients
Support change initiatives, workflow improvements, and best-practice adoption
Participate in key broker meetings and maintain a visible presence within the office and local market
Act as a trusted resource across underwriting, claims, and actuarial partners
What We’re Looking For
Strong background in commercial underwriting
, ideally within construction and contracting risks (carrier or brokerage experience considered)
Prior leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience (direct or indirect)
Ability to balance people leadership with hands-on underwriting support
Strong relationship management and communication skills
Experience operating within a broker-distribution environment
Professional insurance designations (CIP required; FCIP, CRM, or similar considered an asset)
Why This Role
Opportunity to step into a people-first leadership role with meaningful influence
Hybrid work model with flexibility, balanced by strong collaboration and office presence
Competitive compensation, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits
Ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career progression support
Inclusive, collaborative culture that values expertise, accountability, and growth
Compensation:
Base salary $115,000–$140,000 + annual bonus. The listed salary range is an estimate for this role. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity. DGA Careers and our client partners strive to offer fair, competitive pay that reflects each individual’s background and value.
Information
Vancouver
Commercial Insurance
CIP, CIP Partial Completion
Underwriting , Underwriting - Commercial , Underwriting - Management
Katie Ellwood
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