Agri-Commercial Underwriter

Career Opportunity – Agri-Commercial Underwriter

At Westminster Mutual, we take pride in our role to protect our neighbours, their families, their businesses and farms. We have a 167-year history of serving our client-owners that anchors our sense of purpose and shapes our values as an employer. Operating on a foundation of honesty, integrity, and community-based principles, we maintain the highest standards of personal service, never losing sight of the importance of the “Neighbour Helping Neighbour” approach. Minutes from London, Ontario, we offer a work environment that is balanced and family-friendly, no matter what your family looks like.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Westminster Mutual is looking for a detail-oriented Farm and/or Commercial Underwriter to join our team. You’ll evaluate and underwrite new and renewal business in the agricultural and/or commercial property sectors, helping ensure profitable growth while delivering exceptional service to our brokers, agents, and policyholders. This role combines technical risk assessment with relationship management in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Underwriting new business, renewals, and endorsements on farm and/or commercial risks

Collaborating with brokers and agents to clarify risk and resolve concerns

Recommending premiums and coverage terms based on sound risk analysis

Processing policies using Cognition+ and ensure complete, accurate documentation

Supporting product development and broker training for new product offerings

Escalate complex or out-of-authority risks for review

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

3+ years of experience in underwriting an asset

Knowledge of agricultural operations, rural property, and commercial risk is an asset

Post-secondary education in Insurance, Agriculture, or Business (or equivalent experience)

CIP Designation, or in progress, an asset

Strong decision-making, communication, and relationship-building skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and insurance systems (Cognition+ an asset)

Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused mindset

WHAT WE OFFER

A friendly, community-oriented workplace

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunity for hybrid work schedule

Competitive Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Opportunity for variety and growth

Great work-life balance

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your unique qualifications, experience and energy to

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so we can offer equitable opportunities.

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