Senior Underwriting Director

12 hours ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sauce Recruitment Corp. Full time

Company Overview

Sauce Recruitment Corp. is a leading recruitment agency specializing in insurance professionals.

We help our clients navigate their careers and find the perfect fit within the industry.


Job Description:

This is a highly sought-after opportunity for an experienced underwriter to take on a senior leadership role in Western Canada.

You will be responsible for leading a team of 35 professionals and working closely with director-level reports to achieve commercial mid-market underwriting success, profitability, growth, and operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of commercial underwriting theories and practices, as well as excellent leadership and management skills.

A bachelor's degree with a master's preferred in a related discipline or equivalent is required, along with a CIP, ACIP, or FCIP designation and a minimum of 10 years' related work experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire underwriting process, including referral underwriting and pricing policies.
  • Lead and direct a team of 35 professionals in Western Canada.
  • Strategize with the team to achieve commercial mid-market underwriting success, profitability, growth, and operational efficiencies.
  • Collaborate with director-level reports to drive business results.


Benefits and Compensation

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience.

In addition to a competitive base salary, you can expect a range of benefits, including strong retirement savings, bonus, and profit-sharing opportunities.


About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Technical knowledge of commercial underwriting theories and practices.
  • Leadership and management skills, demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
  • Sales and marketing experience relevant to commercial insurance.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of external/internal business partners.


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