Personal Lines Underwriter

Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

$57,000–$70,000 / year

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Assess risks and determine eligibility for habitational insurance products, while helping develop new programs and maintain existing ones. Communicate with brokers and internal teams about policy issuance, changes, renewals, cancellations, coverage interpretation, and technical guidance.

Job details

Proudly Canadian. Driven by Purpose. Rooted in Care. Join a national team where people, purpose, and community come first. 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: 9-month contract role Here Is What a Typical Day Looks Like Gather and assess risk information to determine eligibility on habitational insurance products including but not limited to, home, tenant, mobile home, rentals Assist in development of new programs and maintain current programs Communicate with brokers regarding new 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 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 Full-time contract role for a term of 9 months Hours: 37.5 hours/week: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Location: Hybrid if located in Victoria, BC. Remote (with correct licensing) if located outside of Victoria BC Salary range: $57,000 - $70,000 Requisition: 83290 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 talent.acquisition@westernfg.ca 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A General Insurance Level 1 License is required; a Level 2 License, CIP, or CAIB is preferred. Underwriting experience is an asset, along with strong written and verbal communication, efficient customer data retrieval, and involvement in industry associations or the community.