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Western Financial

Group was named a 2025 Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business Canada and is home to more than 2,300 team members supporting over one million customers across 200+ locations across Canada.

Personal Lines Underwriter – 12 month contract

Here Is What a Typical Day Looks Like

- Gather and assess risk information to determine eligibility on lifestyle insurance products including auto, motorcycle, marine and RV
- Assist in development of new programs and maintain current programs
- Communicate with brokers regarding recent policy issuance, changes, renewals and cancellations
- Advise, interpret, and validate coverage based on policy terms
- Issue policy changes, renewals, and cancellations
- Support internal departments and branches with policy interpretation and technical advice

The value you bring

- General Insurance Level 2 License, CIP, or CAIB preferred
- General Insurance Level 1 License required
- EPIC experience an asset
- Underwriting experience an asset
- Professional communication etiquette, both written and verbal
- Adept in retrieving customer data efficiently
- Involvement in industry related associations and your community

Role Details

- Hours: 37.5 hours/week
- Location: Hybrid if located in Victoria, BC. Remote (with correct licensing) if located outside of Victoria
- Salary range: $51,000 - $65,000
- Requisition: 83191
- Current Vacancy: Yes

Why Western? Western’s people‑first culture,



grounded in our guiding principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty, is recognized across Canada and strengthened by our commitment to wellness, flexibility, and meaningful community impact.

Highlights Include

- 14 Paid Wellness Days, 3 weeks’ vacation, company‑matching savings programs, and 100% employer‑paid group benefits for eligible employees
- Over 1,500 volunteer hours supporting 160+ charities in 2024–2025 through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Western, we strive to create an accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] or visit our Careers page. Our Human‑First Hiring Approach: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Western’s Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process, we use standardized, scientifically validated skills assessments (non‑AI), and all results are reviewed by our hiring team.

Ready to Apply?

If making a meaningful impact in your community and growing your career in a supportive, purpose‑driven environment excite you, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Underwriter I (Victoria)
🏢 Western Financial Group
📍 Victoria