As the Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager at Schill Insurance, you lead our commercial underwriting team and are responsible for the performance, growth, and continued development of our in-house underwriting portfolio. You combine strong technical underwriting knowledge with people leadership, business strategy, and relationship management to support sound underwriting decisions and profitable growth. You work closely with the Commercial Lines leadership and insurance partners to strengthen underwriting practices, identify opportunities, and develop programs that support the business.

Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and support the commercial underwriting team, setting clear expectations and building accountability.

Support the continued growth of team members through regular coaching, feedback, performance conversations, and file reviews.

Manage team workload, scheduling, and day-to-day underwriting priorities.

Provide technical guidance and support with complex risks, underwriting decisions, and escalated situations.

Provide hands-on underwriting support when needed due to workload, staffing, or business needs.

Portfolio Growth & Performance

Lead strategies that support profitable growth, recent business development, and strong renewal retention.

Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring attention.

Support sound risk selection, pricing, and underwriting decisions within established authorities and program guidelines.

Work closely with Schill teams to support new business opportunities, renewals, and retention.

Use portfolio results and underwriting trends to adjust priorities, practices, and growth strategies.

Underwriting Standards & Operations

Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines, rating tools,



procedures, and policy wordings.

Ensure underwriting decisions, policy records, and documentation are accurate and complete.

Maintain appropriate controls and practices related to delegated underwriting authority and program requirements.

Oversee underwriting reporting requirements, including bordereaux, and support accurate portfolio data.

Oversee outstanding underwriting activities and ensure requirements and requests are followed through in a timely manner.

Programs & Partnerships

Identify and develop opportunities for new or improved in-house programs, products, and underwriting approaches.

Work with leadership and insurance partners to develop solutions that support business needs and portfolio growth.

Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, Lloyd’s markets, and other underwriting partners.

Maintain awareness of insurer appetite and market opportunities to support program and portfolio growth.

Collaborate across Schill on initiatives that affect underwriting, Commercial Lines operations, and client service.

Success Factors
How You Show Up

Clear, consistent, and accountable leadership

Calm confidence when making decisions or working through complex issues

Strong relationship focus with team members and business partners

Practical, proactive approach with strong follow-through

Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset

What You Know





Level 2 General Insurance License; professional insurance education or designation an asset

Strong commercial insurance underwriting experience, including complex risks and portfolio management

Strong knowledge of commercial lines coverages, products, risk selection, pricing, and underwriting principles

Experience leading or developing others in an underwriting environment

Experience with delegated underwriting authorities, in-house programs, or insurer partnerships

About Us
At Schill Insurance, we’ve grown from a small, one-person office into a trusted brokerage with multiple locations across British Columbia. While we’re part of a larger national network, we’ve stayed true to our roots as a family-operated business that values people first.

Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. We invest in our team through coaching, training, and development opportunities - because when our people succeed, so do our clients.

Why Join Schill Insurance?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Extended health, dental, vision care, and RRSP matching

Paid education, licensing, and professional development

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Work-life balance with consistent scheduling and no Sunday shifts

Three weeks (15 days) of vacation to start

Three paid “You” days per year (volunteer day, personal day, and your birthday off with pay)

$600 annual wellness spending account

As part of our hiring process, successful candidates must consent to a background/credit check and employment verification screening before starting employment.

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📌 Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 Schill Insurance Brokers
📍 British Columbia