Full-Time

Commercial P&C Underwriter

Gore Mutual Insurance

Gore Mutual Insurance

501-1,000 employees

Mutual insurer of property and casualty

Compensation Overview

$57.5k - $95k/yr

+ Discretionary Bonus

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hybrid

Two days on-site per week in Vancouver.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 years of commercial underwriting experience
  • University degree, college diploma or equivalent experience
  • Enrollment in or completion of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Insurance Professionals CIP and/or FCIP
  • Ability to be comfortable with change while also promoting change to continuously improve the team’s operational effectiveness and efficiency
  • Proven experience providing genuine customer service to broker partners by presenting commercial insurance solutions specific to the needs of the client
  • Proficient underwriting skills, sound judgement, decision making, negotiation and analytical ability
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision
  • Proficient skill with computer applications including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
  • Create unique and tailored solutions that manage the risk of our everchanging business world for brokers and customers
  • Refine commercial underwriting skills in an environment that recognizes performance and care for our customers
Gore Mutual Insurance

Gore Mutual Insurance

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Gore Mutual Insurance provides property and casualty insurance in Canada through a network of trusted broker partners. As one of Canada’s oldest mutual insurers, it combines long-term financial strength with a purpose-driven approach to insurance. Products are offered via brokers and are designed to protect individuals and businesses from property, casualty, and related risks. The company operates through a mutual structure, meaning policyholders are members who participate in the company’s direction and benefits, with profits reinvested for the long-term benefit of customers and communities. In addition to competitive coverage, Gore Mutual emphasizes a digitally-led experience powered by its values and broker partnerships. Its goal is to be a national insurer that does good by employees, customers, broker partners, and the communities it serves, while delivering reliable coverage and service through a modern, digital-first approach.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Canada

Founded

1839

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Chris Van Kooten joined as Chief Underwriting Officer on October 21, 2024, strengthening underwriting.
  • Merger boosts scale with $8B premiums and 6,100 employees for national growth.
  • Two-phase integration aligns operations with Unica, enhancing product development.

What critics are saying

  • BC court ruling in Young v. Gore Mutual triggers psychiatric injury lawsuits and reserves.
  • Definity's $3.3B Travelers Canada acquisition erodes Gore-Beneva's broker market share.
  • Beneva expansion dilutes Gore members' governance, sparking exodus and legal challenges.

What makes Gore Mutual Insurance unique

  • Gore Mutual merged with Beneva on January 1, 2026, creating Canada's 10th largest P&C insurer.
  • Gore brand persists through 2026, ensuring broker and customer continuity during transition.
  • Partnership with Wildfire Defense Systems defends BC policyholders from 2024 wildfires.

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Company News

Coverager
Jan 21st, 2025
Beneva And Gore Mutual To Merge

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Canadian Underwriter
Oct 7th, 2024
Chris Van Kooten joining Gore as new Chief Underwriting Officer

TORONTO, ON, OCTOBER 7, 2024/insPRESS/ - Canadian Underwriter is thrilled to announce that Chris Van Kooten will join Gore Mutual as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective October 21.

Coverager
Jun 14th, 2024
Gore Mutual Partners With Wildfire Defense Systems

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Cision
May 23rd, 2024
Gore Mutual partners with Wildfire Defense Systems to protect British Columbia properties from wildfires

CAMBRIDGE, ON, May 23, 2024 /CNW/ - With the early start to the 2024 wildfire season, Gore Mutual Insurance has partnered with Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS), the largest provider in North America of Qualified Insurance Resource wildfire loss intervention services, to actively defend all Gore Mutual residential and commercial building policyholders in British Columbia.