Insurance Recruitment Across Canada

Global network of insurance talent

With access to a global pool of qualified insurance professionals, we connect Canadian organisations with top underwriting, claims, risk and actuarial talent. Our network allows us to match technical requirements and cultural fit across personal, commercial, specialty and reinsurance lines.

Expertise in insurance

The Canadian insurance industry faces rising regulatory pressure, climate-related risk, data-driven analytics and operational challenges. Our specialists understand these complexities and recruit talent with the experience to lead, analyse and make informed decisions.

Tailored recruitment solutions

Every insurance team operates differently. We work with you to build a recruitment strategy aligned with your vision, values and technical needs. From executive hires and niche specialists to multi-hire projects or permanent growth, we deliver candidates who fit.

Long-term partnerships

Effective hiring goes beyond filling roles. We support long-term team performance, operational efficiency and customer outcomes. As your organisation grows, we stay aligned and help you stay competitive in the Canadian insurance talent market.

Underwriting recruitment

In Canada, underwriting requires strong technical judgment, regulatory awareness and the ability to assess complex risks such as climate events and specialty lines. We connect you with underwriters who can make informed decisions and protect portfolio performance.

Claims recruitment

Claims teams sit at the centre of customer experience and cost control. We recruit experienced claims managers, advisors and representatives who can manage complex files with accuracy and empathy across auto, property, liability, health and workers’ compensation.

Risk recruitment

With APRA-style regulations, ORSA requirements and increasing operational risks, Canadian insurers need strong risk functions. We source professionals who can identify, assess and mitigate risk across enterprise, financial and regulatory areas to support long-term stability.

Actuarial recruitment

Canada has one of the most advanced actuarial markets globally across life insurance, pensions, P&C, health and investment. We recruit certified actuaries with expertise in pricing, reserving, capital, modelling and analytics to drive strategic planning and financial performance.

Selby Jennings supports insurance organisations across Canada, including:

• Life and group benefits insurers
• Property & casualty (P&C) carriers
• Health and supplemental insurance providers
• Reinsurers (global and domestic)
• Lloyd’s syndicates and specialty lines insurers
• InsurTech and digital-first carriers
• Insurance investment and asset management teams
• National and regional composite insurers

…and any organisation in Canada where actuarial insight, underwriting expertise or risk management drives performance.

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Selby Jennings partners with leading insurance and reinsurance firms globally to deliver top-tier talent across actuarial, risk, underwriting, and analytics functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:

• Actuarial Analyst (Life, P&C, Health)
• Pricing Actuary
• Reserving Actuary
• Capital Modelling Analyst
• Risk Analyst (Insurance / Enterprise Risk)
• Catastrophe Risk Analyst
• Underwriting Analyst
• Claims Analyst
• Reinsurance Analyst
• Product Development Analyst
• Data Scientist / Insurance Analytics Specialist

We connect high-performing professionals with life insurers, health carriers, P&C companies, and reinsurers where technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and innovation drive long-term success.

Looking to grow your team?

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Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.

• Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained insurance recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
• Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
• Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.

We support hiring across insurance functions in Canada, including underwriting, actuarial, claims, risk, broking, and insurance operations. Roles range from analysts and specialists to senior leadership positions.

The insurance talent market in Canada is competitive, particularly for actuarial, underwriting, and risk professionals. Demand is high across major hubs such as Toronto and Montreal, with firms competing for candidates with strong technical and regulatory knowledge.

Compensation in Canada varies by role and experience. Analysts typically earn CAD 60,000 to 90,000. Mid-level professionals range from CAD 90,000 to 140,000. Senior roles, including directors and heads, can exceed CAD 160,000, often with bonus structures.

Hiring timelines in Canada typically range from four to eight weeks for mid-level roles. Senior or specialised hires can take eight to twelve weeks or longer, depending on candidate availability and market conditions.

Employers in Canada look for strong technical expertise in underwriting, actuarial modelling, and risk assessment. Knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks, data analysis, and stakeholder management skills are also in demand.

Yes, we support both permanent and interim hiring across insurance functions in Canada, helping businesses manage both long-term hiring and short-term project needs.

We provide market mapping, compensation benchmarking, and access to pre-screened candidates with relevant insurance experience in Canada. We also assess cultural fit and long-term alignment to support retention.

Yes, we manage confidential searches, replacements, and time-sensitive hiring needs across Canada, working efficiently while maintaining candidate quality.

We support insurance recruitment across Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary, with access to both local and international talent pools.

Request a call back to discuss your hiring needs. We will provide market insight and outline a clear approach to securing insurance talent in Canada.