We currently have an opening for a temporary Commercial Lines (Property) Underwriter in our Northern Alberta branch, reporting to our Commercial Lines (Property) Manager. The duration of this contract is 6 months in length. Based out of our Edmonton location, this role contributes to the achievement of a profitable and growing portfolio of business and service level objectives by providing underwriting support and assistance to department underwriters. More specifically, the responsibilities would include the following:

What You'll Do:

• Review quote requests and applications to determine risk acceptability, policy terms and rates to process new business;
• Review and process renewals, endorsements and cancellations;
• Place facultative reinsurance on risks that exceed capacity;
• Provide underwriting advice and answer inquiries from brokers;
• Liaise with personal lines, claims and accounting departments on mutual concerns;
• Visit brokers to communicate underwriting approaches, facilitating public relations efforts and solving problems;
• Attend industry functions;
• Various other duties as required.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of policy wordings and rating guidelines;

• Property and Casualty insurance experience;

• Post secondary education and/or working towards CIP/FCIP designation is an asset;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills;

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills;

• Exceptional attention to detail and customer service driven;

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;

• Guidewire experience would be considered an asset;

• Ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.

What You'll Experience:

• Competitive base pay
• Healthy work-life balance including a day off every 4 weeks
• Social events held throughout the year
• A career in a stable and essential industry, at a company with an exceptional corporate culture and opportunities for professional development and advancement

Why Peace Hills:

Peace Hills General Insurance Company has been serving Western Canada since 1982 with home, auto and business insurance products. Our head office is in Edmonton, Alberta, with branch offices in Calgary and Vancouver. We currently employ over 300 staff who work with more than 1,000 broker offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory.

Peace Hills is proudly owned by the Samson Cree Nation, and it is through Wahkôtowin – a Cree word that means “kinship” and the interconnectedness of all beings – that we are and continue to be a respected insurer that provides creative and responsive solutions.

Ready to apply? Send your resume and cover letter to hr@phgic.com
This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026