Canadian insurance industry insights
- An active wildfire season may drive higher property premiums for Canadian P&C insurers, according to a report published on June 24, 2025 (source).
- Definity’s US$2.4 billion purchase of Travelers Canada positions it as the fourth-largest P&C insurer, as reported by Reuters on May 28, 2025 (source).
- Manulife, Sun Life, and Great-West were ranked among North America’s leading insurers in AI adoption, per an Investment Executive article published June 23, 2025 (source).
- OSFI’s Annual Risk Outlook, released March 13, 2025, named integrity and security as its top risk priority (source).
- On May 22, 2025, OSFI removed the stop-loss deduction cap and aligned unregistered segregated-fund reinsurance in LICAT (source).
Your insurance recruitment agency
Lock Search Group is a leading insurance executive search and recruitment firm, with more than 40 years of experience placing top professional talent with insurance companies across Canada. Our expertise spans property and casualty insurance recruiting, life insurance staffing, and talent acquisition for health insurance, auto insurance, and reinsurance sectors.
The Canadian insurance industry is vast, employing over 120,000 professionals across intersecting disciplines like financial, actuarial, business development, client services, risk and loss assessment, underwriting, people management, and technical management. Our insurance recruiters excel in placing Underwriters, Claims Adjusters, Actuaries, and Risk Managers with the right expertise and certifications.
Leading insurance firms operate on an international scale, requiring talent with a global perspective. To complicate matters, the insurance sector is undergoing digital transformation, embracing InsurTech innovations, AI in insurance, blockchain technology, and predictive analytics. Companies are experimenting with Cognitive Machine Learning to process millions of pages of data daily, creating demand for professionals with both insurance and tech expertise.
Insurance recruiting demands a highly focused talent acquisition strategy, which is exactly what you get with Lock Search Group. Over the years, we’ve successfully placed dozens of candidates in established insurance firms, from local agencies to multinational corporations. Our insurance headhunters understand the nuances of commercial insurance, personal lines, and emerging InsurTech companies.
Whether you’re looking to staff your property and casualty insurance team, find executive talent for your life insurance company, or explore opportunities in the evolving world of Canadian insurance, contact Lock Search Group today to discuss your company’s recruitment needs or your career aspirations in this dynamic industry.
We fill a variety of insurance roles
- Account Executive
- Account Manager
- Autoplan Brokers
- Broker Managers
- Claims Adjuster/Field Adjuster
- Claims Examiner
- Claims Manager
- Commercial Lines Brokers
- Company Adjusters
- Personal Lines Brokers
- Underwriter
- Underwriter Field Rep
- Underwriter Manager
Why choose Lock Search Group
Track record of success
Since day one, our formula for success has been simple: care deeply, and deliver. We know that your next hire could be the one who changes everything for your team, and we pride ourselves on helping you close the deal with the talent who can take you to the next level.
Our founder’s entrepreneurial grit reaches from coast to coast, and you can expect the same delivery-driven, passionately-proven partnership in any one of the Lock team’s 12 offices. With consultants who boast average tenures of a decade or more, we’re not messing around –– we’re here to make the match that measures up.
Leaders and listeners
What is your story, and what’s the story behind it? Our client-centric focus puts you and your specific goals firmly at the heart of our search process. We’re here to listen.
You’ll receive an individual action plan when you work with Lock, and we’ll be right on the same page every step of the way: what we will do, how you’ll see it happen, and when to expect results will all be clearly defined from the very beginning.
Industry-savvy insiders
We’ve been building incredible teams at Lock since 1983. In that time, we’ve crafted a strong network of business leaders, decision makers, and influencers.
But that’s only half of the story. Our recruiters make genuine connections because they’ve lived their industries, and they understand the field’s unique nuances, needs, and subtleties from the inside out. No matter your business, the cutting edge is where you’ll find us.
Lock offers a range of services to meet your business needs
Lock Search Group’s distinctive “contained” executive search model combines the thoroughness of traditional retained search with performance-based accountability to deliver exceptional C-suite and senior leadership talent. Our proven three-phase methodology, led by experienced Senior Consultants and backed by dedicated industry-specific recruitment teams, ensures comprehensive coverage of the executive talent market. We leverage our national network and extensive research capabilities to track industry movements, mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes, providing clients with real-time market intelligence. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles ensures we source the absolute best available talent without bias, maintaining a fair and equitable search process. Our track record speaks for itself, with successful placements including Board Members, CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, and numerous Vice Presidents across multiple functions and industries.
Our Retained Search service establishes an exclusive partnership with organizations seeking to fill critical senior and mid-level positions through a comprehensive, priority-based approach. By dedicating our full resources and attention to your search, we conduct extensive market mapping and develop robust talent pipelines that ensure access to the highest caliber candidates. Our team provides regular progress updates and detailed market intelligence reports, keeping you informed throughout the entire search process. We manage everything from initial candidate assessment through final offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both clients and candidates. This service includes post-placement integration support to ensure successful onboarding and long-term success of placed candidates.
Our Contingency Search service offers a flexible, success-based recruiting solution designed to efficiently fill professional and technical positions with qualified talent. Organizations benefit from immediate access to our extensive candidate database and network, with payment required only upon successful placement. Our streamlined recruitment process focuses on quick response times and efficient candidate presentation, making it ideal for time-sensitive placements and organizations with variable hiring needs. We handle all aspects of the recruitment process, from initial screening through offer negotiation, while maintaining the flexibility to work alongside other agencies if desired. This results-driven approach ensures we remain highly motivated to identify and secure the right talent for your organization while minimizing your upfront investment.
