Vice President, Surety Claims Remote (anywhere in Canada)

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Surety Claims to lead its Canadian claims portfolio and team. Responsibilities include setting portfolio priorities, developing future leaders, and directing strategy for complex, high-exposure claims, significant losses, litigation, settlements, completion, and recoveries. The role is accountable for loss mitigation, reserve adequacy, recovery outcomes, expenses, and overall portfolio performance. The Vice President will collaborate with underwriting, construction, accounting, and legal professionals; oversee claims governance and reporting; manage external advisors; and contribute to broader claims initiatives and improvements to systems, data, and technology. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive experience in surety claims or a related field, including substantial surety claims exposure, and a demonstrated ability to lead professionals and manage complex, high-exposure matters. Strong knowledge of bond obligations, construction contracts, litigation, completion, reserves, recoveries, and loss mitigation is required, along with experience managing budgets, legal expenses, reserves, and portfolio performance. A relevant law, engineering, accounting, or other advanced qualification is preferred, though equivalent senior-level surety claims experience will be considered. English and French proficiency, and experience in areas such as home warranty, mining or energy reclamation, developer surety, or third-party administration, are assets.

Hiring Company

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company