Insurance Recruiter

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.

Looking to grow your team?
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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?

Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.

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.

Canadian insurers are hiring heavily across underwriting, claims, actuarial, risk, data analytics and compliance. There is also growing demand for talent with experience in climate risk, pricing, digital transformation and reinsurance.

Selby Jennings specialises in these functions and connects employers with candidates who combine technical expertise and commercial insight.

Yes. While many head office roles sit in Toronto and Montreal, there is strong insurance activity in Vancouver, Calgary and regional markets.

Selby Jennings recruits nationally and understands the different needs of each province and market segment.

Selby Jennings uses targeted search, a global talent network and long-term industry relationships to access both active and passive candidates. We don’t rely on job boards, this allows us to deliver specialised insurance professionals that general recruiters often miss.

Yes. Selby Jennings recruits for permanent, contract, interim and project-based roles. Whether you need a single specialist, leadership hire or a full project team, we tailor the solution to your workforce needs.

Insurance in Canada is highly specialised and regulated. Many recruiters lack the technical understanding to assess capability or fit.

Selby Jennings focuses exclusively on financial services and insurance, giving us deeper market insight, stronger candidate networks and a proven ability to deliver the right talent quickly.