Personal Lines Underwriter Contract

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 2300 team members supporting over one million customers across 200 locations across Canada.

Personal Lines Underwriter: 8-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 8 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: $57000 - $70000
• Requisition: 82788
• Current Vacancy: Yes

Why Western

Westerns peoplefirst 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 companymatching savings programs and 100% employerpaid group benefits for eligible employees
• Over 1500 volunteer hours supporting 160 charities in through theWestern 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 doesnt perfectly match every qualification. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process please contactor visit ourCareers page.

Our HumanFirst Hiring Approach:We do not use artificial intelligence to screen assess or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Westerns Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process we use standardized scientifically validated skills assessments (nonAI) 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 purposedriven environment excite you wed love to hear from you.