Specialist or Senior Specialist, Surety

Position Summary

The role supports the national surety operation with high‑level technical underwriting expertise in Surety. This position develops, monitors and implements national underwriting strategies to maximize profit, support prudent growth initiatives and maintain underwriting standards and discipline. It requires maintaining good relationships with regional senior underwriting teams while providing independent, objective underwriting approvals and recommendations. The position also offers general underwriting advice and counsel to regional teams, supports profitable growth across Canada, and focuses primarily on contract surety with minor exposure to commercial surety.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage surety underwriting standards, including large account authorizations, underwriting guidelines, special acceptances, watch‑list management, analytics and credit scoring, underwriting audits and controls, portfolio monitoring, and reinsurance ad...