Senior Underwriting Specialist

Senior Underwriting Specialist – Ecclesiastical Insurance UK Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayDuration: Full Time PermanentLocation: Calgary, AB About the role Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, is looking for a Senior Underwriting Specialist for our Western Region team located in our downtown Calgary office. This role involves managing complex risks associated with property and casualty products, working closely with stakeholders, handling underwriting submissions, managing a portfolio of accounts, and building strong relationships with customers and brokers. What you'll be doing Analyze risks, assess underwriting submissions, and make sound decisions. Develop, negotiate, and manage a portfolio of accounts in alignment with Ecclesiastical’s strategic goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, brokers, and internal stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service. Plan, prioritize, and manage individual tasks to meet agreed objectives and SLAs. Operate within the Ecclesiastical framework and promptly elevate potential risks. What you'll need to have Post-secondary education in an insurance-focused program or related field. 8-10 years of progressive experience in Commercial Underwriting, specializing in property and casualty products. CIP, FCIP, or CRM designation completed or currently in progress. Proficiency in underwriting tools, systems, and data analysis, with the ability to assess risks, determine coverage, and calculate premiums. Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and effective time management. Strong negotiation skills, adaptability to changing market conditions and guidelines, and ability to manage multiple underwriting files simultaneously. Comprehensive knowledge of underwriting guidelines, policy wordings, pricing tools, and the regional insurance market. Ability to coach and mentor Underwriters and Underwriting Associates. High ethical standards, compliance with industry regulations, and discretion in handling sensitive information. What makes you stand out Proven Expertise in Complex Risk Management Strong Broker & Client Relationship Skills Leadership & Mentorship Advanced Technical & Analytical Skills Commitment to Ethics & Industry Standards What we offer A market competitive salary – lets discuss it Flexible, hybrid working program Annual home and roam allowance to support commuting costs and home office supplies Defined contribution pension plan – up to 8% with no employee matching, plus voluntary RRSP and TFSA programs Generous annual bonus program for all permanent full‑time staff Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus paid wellness, personal, volunteer and sick days Comprehensive employee group benefits, including health and dental coverage, income protection plans, life insurance, ADD insurance and an annual Health Care Spending Account Up to $200 for an annual personal grant to a charity of your choice Family and Employee Assistance Program, a discount and perks program as well as an annual fitness reimbursement Family friendly benefits including maternity/parental top‑up payments Support towards professional designations Personal development subsidy covering courses of personal interests or hobbies Wellness perks such as daily fresh fruit, snacks and ice‑cream days in the summer Engagement activities including regular lunch and learns, after‑work get‑togethers and Lunch with Leaders program About us Ecclesiastical Insurance is a unique specialist insurance company that is deeply committed to protecting the needs of organizations that enrich the lives of others and to supporting initiatives that help improve the lives of those in need. We insure some of Canada’s most historic and culturally significant places, as well as the arts, retirement living, education, charities and faith organisations. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the third largest UK corporate donor over a decade, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135‑year history and the diversity of what we do has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition and passionate people driven to do better and be better. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from everyone. #J-18808-Ljbffr