westlandcorp
Underwriter, Personal Lines
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
On-site · $54k–$68k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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Agile Underwriting Solutions (Agile) has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Underwriter, Personal Lines. This is a hybrid position based out of our Dartmouth, NS, Calgary, AB, or Surrey, BC offices. If you have a passion for underwriting, you’ll love working for us!
Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $54,400 to $68,000. Your rate of pay will be determined based on your individual qualifications and experience while considering internal equity.
What we offer:
- High-growth company environment with great opportunity for development
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
- Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs
- Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
The opportunity:
The Personal Lines Underwriter will develop and grow the business by writing new business, managing a renewal portfolio and bringing existing products across Canada while maintaining profitability, and delivering exceptional response times.
In this role you will:
- Independently assess and underwrite personal risks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Apply company guidelines to approve, modify or decline risks
- Communicate underwriting decisions to internal teams
- Ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulations.
- Support key departments by assisting with coaching, training development, and mentoring broker-underwriters.
- Conduct file audits and provide underwriting guidance.
- Contribute to product and personal lines manual reviews and improvements.
Here’s what you bring:
- Strong knowledge of personal lines insurance products and operations.
- Proficiency in the underwriting process.
- Minimum 3 years of underwriting experience or 5 years in personal lines broking.
- Working toward or completion of CAIB, CIP, FCIP, or CRM designation.
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Excellent time management and ability to multitask
- Exceptional customer service and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills & broker relationships
- Ability to take initiative and work effectively with minimal direction
Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.