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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Underwriting Director based in Canada. We are seeking a strategic underwriting leader who can drive business growth while developing a high-performing and engaged team. This role combines technical expertise, people leadership, and commercial vision to optimize portfolio performance and profitability. You will lead underwriting operations, ensuring business objectives are achieved while maintaining strong risk management practices. You will coach and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and building a culture of collaboration and excellence. The position offers the opportunity to influence market strategies, improve processes, and make impactful business decisions. We are looking for an experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic insurance environment and is passionate about developing people and delivering sustainable results. Accountabilities: The Senior Underwriting Director will oversee the strategic direction and operational performance of the underwriting unit, ensuring profitable growth, effective risk management, and strong team development. This role requires a leader who can combine industry expertise with business acumen to improve processes, support decision-making, and build a culture of excellence. Develop and execute strategic plans and forecasting activities for the underwriting unit. Lead underwriting operations to achieve regional and organizational business objectives. Manage portfolio performance by making informed decisions that support profitable growth. Ensure underwriting practices deliver strong efficiency, productivity, and risk management outcomes. Monitor market trends, industry developments, and emerging opportunities to guide underwriting strategies. Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members. Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture. Analyze business data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities. Support negotiations and relationship management with key partners and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, service quality, and operational effectiveness. Promote a customer-focused approach while maintaining disciplined underwriting standards. Requirements: The ideal candidate brings extensive underwriting expertise combined with proven leadership experience. You are a strategic thinker who can balance business objectives, risk considerations, and team development in a complex insurance environment. 10+ years of experience in underwriting. Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership or senior management role. Strong knowledge of commercial insurance underwriting practices, risk assessment, and market trends. Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, portfolio management, and business performance optimization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. Strategic leadership style with a strong focus on coaching and developing people. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to improve processes and increase operational efficiency. Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Experience in commercial insurance or specialized insurance markets is highly preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary package and comprehensive compensation structure. Employee share purchase plan and retirement savings programs. Employee insurance discounts. Flexible health benefits and wellness programs. Early departure days and employee recognition initiatives. Professional development programs and support for industry certifications. Internal mobility opportunities and leadership development programs. Mentorship and career growth opportunities. Community engagement initiatives, including volunteer programs and charitable support. How Meridian Softworks works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Meridian Softworks? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Meridian Softworks will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1