Vice President, Delegated Underwriting Authority

Vice President, Delegated Underwriting Authority 4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. 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. 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. Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way. We Strive to Be More Than a Great Place to Work Westland 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 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 at . #J-18808-Ljbffr