Commercial Lines Property | Casualty Underwriting Supervisor
City : Edmonton
Category : Direct Hire
Industry : Recruitment/Staffing
Employer : The Adecco Group
Adecco is currently hiring a Commercial Lines Property & Casualty Underwriting Supervisor for a full-time opportunity in Edmonton, Alberta. This role is ideal for an experienced underwriting leader who enjoys mentoring teams, managing complex commercial risks, and building strong broker relationships while driving profitable growth. In this position, you will lead and develop a high-performing underwriting team while ensuring alignment with underwriting standards, regulatory requirements, and strategic business objectives in a collaborative and fast-paced insurance environment.
Location: Edmonton, AB
Schedule: Monday to Friday | Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities
Oversee underwriting quality and ensure consistent application of underwriting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Provide technical guidance on complex commercial property and casualty risks
Conduct post-loss underwriting reviews and support risk management initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with broker partners to support portfolio growth and retention
Lead, coach, mentor, and support the professional development of the underwriting team
Recruit, onboard, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
Partner with internal stakeholders to improve underwriting workflows, efficiencies, and strategic initiatives
Monitor market trends, emerging risks, and competitive conditions to support underwriting decisions
Ensure service standards and operational objectives are achieved across the underwriting team
Support profitable portfolio management through sound underwriting analysis and decision-making
Qualifications
Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
Minimum 7 years of commercial lines underwriting experience
Previous leadership or supervisory experience is required
Strong expertise in commercial property and casualty underwriting including risk analysis, pricing, compliance, and underwriting guidelines
Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate teams
Strong relationship-building skills with brokers and internal stakeholders
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and underwriting systems such as Guidewire
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
CIP, CRM, or FCIP designation completed
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Why Apply
Leadership opportunity managing a tenured and experienced underwriting team
Hybrid work environment with strong work-life balance
Opportunity to influence underwriting strategy and operational improvements
Collaborative culture focused on growth, mentorship, and professional development
Work with a respected organization in the commercial insurance industry
Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.
At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.
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