Vice President, Delegated Underwriting Authority

We're searching for a Vice President, Delegated Underwriting Authority. Are you searching for new possibilities?
 
Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is growing and we're looking for a bold, strategic, and influential leader to define the future of delegated authority in Canada as our Vice President, Delegated Underwriting Authority (Hybrid). With a clear mandate to expand a mature and high-performing portfolio, this role will spearhead the development and execution of Westland's 5-year Delegated Underwriting Authority roadmap and build a formal, sustainable capacity partner strategy that positions Westland as the broker of choice for delegated authority in Canada. This position is based out of our Surrey, BC head office, with travel as required.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $210,000 to $250,000 based on a 35-hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity.
 
Westland also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training and development programs, including courses, seminars, and conferences that support your professional growth.

Discover what's possible, with Westland.  
 
The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us. 

Do you thrive at the intersection of strategic planning, underwriting performance, and senior-level partner management? Are you energized by building frameworks, optimizing portfolios, and shaping a national delegated authority business? This is a rare opportunity to step into a business area with strong foundations and take it to the next level - shaping national strategy, optimizing performance, and driving meaningful growth across a rapidly evolving delegated authority landscape.

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Why you'll love Westland:

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace  
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn 
• Autonomy to drive your own success 
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health 
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients
   

Why we'll love you:

• 15+ years of insurance industry experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership
• 5+ years of technical experience within an insurance carrier (Underwriting, Product, Claims, Actuarial, Reinsurance, etc.)
• Deep understanding of insurance financials, portfolio dynamics, and the delegated authority business model
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate at the executive level
• Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, including experience reporting to senior and executive leadership
• Proven ability to lead teams through change, ambiguity, and organizational transformation
• High degree of professional integrity, judgment, and business acumen
• Post-secondary education, preferably in Business or a related field
• CIP designation (or equivalent)

Once here, you'll:

• Lead the development and execution of Westland's 5-year Delegated Underwriting Authority roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and growth priorities.
• Build and maintain senior-level capacity partner relationships, leading contract negotiations and establishing a scalable, sustainable partner strategy.
• Oversee the performance, governance, and optimization of delegated authority agreements, ensuring delivery of premium, profitability, and portfolio targets.
• Identify and execute new delegated authority opportunities in collaboration with underwriting, pricing, sales, and data & analytics teams.
• Leverage data to monitor, interpret, and communicate portfolio performance, ensuring the right reporting, pricing, and analytics tools are in place.
• Partner with IT and operational leaders to support technology solutions and ensure internal resources scale with portfolio growth and complexity.
• Manage the Delegated Authority P&L and provide clear, strategic updates to senior leadership.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
  

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You belong here 
We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.  
 
At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  
 
If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email