Responsibilities
- Follow Liberty’s Guidelines for Inclusion and encourage its use at Liberty. Build personal DE&I knowledge and act as an early adopter of new DE&I skills and processes to drive positive change.
- Manage a portfolio of new and renewal commercial property and P&C package business, contributing to profitable growth across BC and the Western Region.
- Significantly contribute to the region’s new business goals by maintaining a quality pipeline of prospects through targeted marketing, cross-selling and account rounding efforts with our key broker partners.
- Underwrite a diverse range of risks including real estate, construction, hospitality, public sector, and resource-based industries (e.g., forestry, mining).
- Apply strong CAT underwriting discipline, including earthquake and flood risk assessment, using industry tools and internal models.
- Maintain strong broker relationships across the BC marketplace (Vancouver, Lower Mainland & key regional hubs), driving pipeline through targeted marketing and distribution strategies.
- Collaborate with internal partners (Risk Engineering, Claims, Actuarial) to ensure optimal risk selection, pricing, and portfolio performance.
- Ensure proper risk selection, exposure evaluation and profitable T&Cs, while meeting file documentation standards; ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and regional strategy.
- Contribute to regional growth strategy in Western Canada; providing market insights and identifying emerging opportunities (e.g., infrastructure, climate-related risks, ESG considerations).
- Support development of the underwriting team through mentorship, referral handling, and sharing of best practices.
- Deliver high-quality service to brokers and clients, contributing to Liberty’s reputation as a technical and relationship-led market in BC.
- Continuously enhance knowledge of local market conditions, CAT trends, and regulatory landscape in British Columbia.
Requirements
- 5+ years (Senior UW) / 8–10+ years (Executive UW / AVP) experience underwriting commercial P&C insurance - strong emphasis on property and CAT-exposed risks.
- Strong understanding of earthquake modeling, flood exposure, and CAT aggregation in Western Canada.
- Proven experience building and managing relationships with major BC brokers and distribution partners.
- Deep knowledge of P&C policy wordings and claims implications, particularly for complex property risks.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a profitability mindset and disciplined risk selection approach.
- Ability to operate effectively in a competitive Vancouver market, balancing growth with underwriting discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams with a focus on cross-selling and account rounding.
- Effective at change management and adapting to new systems and processes.
- Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, time management and presentation skills.
Nice to Have
- Post-secondary and Insurance designations (CIP, FCIP) or equivalent are considered assets.
- Experience mentoring or leading others preferred - particularly for AVP / Executive UW level.
Benefits
- A premier flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance
- Competitive health & dental benefits plan
- Market-leading pension plan
- Competitive time off policy
- External education & tuition reimbursement programs
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- An opportunity to get involved and become a member of one of our national employee committees – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Reports to: Vice President, Senior Underwriting Manager
Additional Information
- Candidates who complete an interview and remain under consideration may request, and will receive, feedback within 45 days.
- If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process due to a disability (which may be invisible or visible, temporary or permanent), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
