Job Description

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid – 50/50)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Leap Recruitment Partners is proud to represent one of Canada’s most established and respected providers of commercial insurance. Our client is seeking a strategic, people-centric leader to join their Vancouver team.

In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and daily operations, overseeing the development of customized insurance solutions for mid-market clients while mentoring a high-performing underwriting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Team Leadership: Guide, mentor, and invest in the professional growth of underwriters to ensure career progression and high performance.

• Portfolio Management: Oversee the evaluation, selection, and negotiation of policies, ensuring pricing and documentation meet rigorous standards.

• Broker Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for an extensive broker network, fostering responsive partnerships through regular engagement.

• Operational Excellence: Manage daily departmental functions and lead change management initiatives to improve workflow efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Actuarial and Claims departments to refine risk assessment and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Industry Expertise: 10+ years of experience in commercial underwriting.

• Proven Leadership: Minimum of 3 years in a management or leadership capacity.

• Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of sales, negotiation, and risk evaluation.

• Professional Designations: Completion of (or active pursuit of) CIP, FCIP, or RPLU credentials.

• Change Management: Demonstrated experience leading teams through organizational shifts or process improvements.

• Communication: Exceptional customer service skills and a proactive approach to broker engagement.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client fosters a "people-first" culture where hard work and fun go hand-in-hand.

• Salary Range: $117,000 – $162,000 (commensurate with experience).

• Flexible Hybrid Model: 50/50 office-to-home schedule for better work-life balance.

• Financial Security: Employee share purchase plan, comprehensive pension plans, and RRSP matching.

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health benefits, wellness programs, and early leave days starting from Day 1.

• Career Investment: Full support for ongoing education (CIP/FCIP assistance), leadership training, and internal mobility.

Apply Today

Our client is committed to inclusivity and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. At Leap, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.