Shape commercial programs underwriting at WSI, combining portfolio analysis, delegated authority, and operational leadership in hybrid North York.

This manager leads the Programs division’s underwriting, portfolio management, reinsurance coordination, and operations. The position protects approved appetite, pricing, coverage, capacity, and authority requirements while supporting sustainable, profitable performance. WSI serves complex Canadian organizational risks through specialty insurance.

Key Responsibilities

Develop program guidelines, authorities, referrals, and controls

Analyze premium, rate, exposure, retention, growth, and claims trends

Monitor CAT modeling concentrations and accumulations

Assess prospective MGAs and Program Administrators





Support partner reviews and Contingent Profit Commission arrangements

Requirements

Commercial underwriting experience with MGAs or delegated authority

Experience managing underwriting authority and commercial portfolios

Knowledge of facultative and treaty reinsurance

Team leadership experience across underwriting and operations

Canadian Programs, Affinity, Fronting, or Specialty experience preferred

Use underwriting judgment, portfolio analytics, and partner expertise to guide WSI’s commercial Programs business and operational performance.

📌 Commercial Programs Underwriting Leader (Winnipeg)
🏢 Wawanesa Life
📍 Winnipeg