Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
Reporting to the AVP, Product and Underwriting, the role is responsible for leading strategic development and execution of underwriting policies, practices, and risk management for direct-to-consumer home and auto insurance products. This role ensures profitable growth, regulatory compliance, and competitive customer-centric products while fostering innovation in a digital-first environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Leadership & Team Development
• Customer-Centric Mindset
• Digital Fluency & Innovation
• Collaboration & Influence
  Salary range is $87,400 - $161,000
  Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Insurance, Actuarial Science, or related field (MBA or CIP/FCIP designation is an asset)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in personal insurance, with a strong focus on product management and underwriting
• Proven leadership experience in a direct-to-consumer or digital insurance environment
• Strong collaboration skills, strategic thinking and stakeholder management
• Deep understanding of home and auto insurance products, pricing, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent analytical and problem solving with the ability to select and implement best solution
• Advanced decision-making skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products