Job ID: 9921Employment Type: Existing RoleWorking Business Language: English. This role is considered a head‑office role and will be required to communicate with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language for this role is English. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English.Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full‑time and part‑time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top‑up programs and generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and a pension plan. The salary offered for this role is estimated to be within the following range: $80,000 – $100,000. Candidates whose salary expectations fall outside this range are still encouraged to apply.About Us: At Wawanesa, we offer a hybrid work setting that provides flexibility to our employees in balancing in‑office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB.The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company ("Wawanesa Mutual") was founded in 1896 and is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and $10 billion in assets (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, whose National Headquarters is in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life – which provides life‑insurance products and services throughout Canada – and Western Financial Group – which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members and employs over 3,300 people nationwide.We give back to communities by donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organisations, including more than $2 million in support of people on the front lines of climate change.



We are recognised as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers.Job Overview: Working under minimal supervision, the Senior Automobile Underwriting Midmarket Commercial Lines is responsible for analysing the acceptability of complex and high‑premium‑volume business according to company guidelines by working collaboratively with the sales force and providing value‑added expertise and service to both potential and existing policyholders.Job Responsibilities:Fleet & Garage Management and Analysis – conduct risk analysis using technology and external data sources for quoting, negotiating and authorising acceptance of risk.Knowledge Sharing – actively contribute to the team’s ongoing training by sharing expertise to promote collective excellence.Portfolio Development in Alberta – contribute to the strategic development of our portfolio in Alberta, working closely with broker partners and internal stakeholders.Rapidly Growing Region and Department – join a rapidly expanding department, gaining personal and professional development opportunities while playing a key role in achieving business objectives.Participation in Fleet Development – help evolve and manage the fleet for Wawanesa’s Commercial Insurance department,



directly contributing to growth and success.Networking and Collaboration – maintain excellent relationships with broker partners and participate in industry events to exchange ideas and promote Wawanesa’s expertise.Pricing and Renewal Management – assess policy renewal eligibility according to the company’s guidelines, focusing on customer retention.High‑level customer service – serve as a key point of contact, offering professional, expert, and proactive service.Qualifications:Minimum 5 years of Commercial Auto Underwriting Experience (Fleet & Garage).Post‑secondary education or related business experience.Completed or actively pursuing a Property and Casualty Industry Designation (e.G., CIP).Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting software.Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to provide justification.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present information convincingly.Capacity to multi‑task, prioritise daily work, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of performance.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Wawanesa is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believes the strength of our workforce lies in its diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialised persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender‑diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.We strive to make our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of recruitment, please reach out in confidence to. All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesa’s Privacy Policy.Recruitment for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess or select applicants, but all final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and hiring leaders in compliance with applicable legislation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Underwriter - Commercial Lines, Midmarket - C$80,000 - C$100,000 A Year (Edmonton)
🏢 Wawanesa
📍 Edmonton