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How much do insurance risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for insurance risk manager in Burnaby, BC is $74,703.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,281.00 and $95,972.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Insurance Risk Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Insurance Risk Manager, you need expertise in risk assessment, analytical thinking, and a strong understanding of insurance principles, often supported by a relevant degree and certifications like ARM or CPCU. Familiarity with risk modeling software, statistical analysis tools, and regulatory compliance systems is typically required. Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills help you effectively advise stakeholders and manage complex risk scenarios. These abilities are crucial for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks to protect organizational assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Insurance Risk Manager vs Insurance Underwriter?

AspectInsurance Risk ManagerInsurance Underwriter
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, or related fields; professional certifications like ARM or CPCU are commonUsually holds a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related areas; certifications like CPCU or ARe are beneficial
Work EnvironmentWorks in corporate risk management departments, analyzing and mitigating risks for the companyWorks in insurance companies, assessing individual or business applications to determine coverage and premiums
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by insurance companies and large corporations to manage risk exposurePrimarily employed by insurance carriers to evaluate and approve insurance policies

While both roles involve understanding insurance policies, the Insurance Risk Manager focuses on overall risk mitigation strategies within an organization, whereas the Insurance Underwriter evaluates individual insurance applications to determine coverage and pricing.

What does an Insurance Risk Manager do?

An Insurance Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could negatively impact an organization’s assets, operations, or reputation. They analyze various types of risks—including financial, operational, and compliance risks—and develop strategies to minimize potential losses. Insurance Risk Managers also advise on appropriate insurance coverage, negotiate policies with insurers, and ensure that the company complies with relevant regulations to protect against unforeseen events.

What are the most common challenges Insurance Risk Managers face when working across different departments?

Insurance Risk Managers often collaborate with various departments such as underwriting, claims, and compliance to identify and mitigate potential risks. One common challenge is ensuring clear communication and alignment of risk policies across teams that may have different priorities or levels of risk awareness. Balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives can also be complex, requiring strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Successfully navigating these challenges helps create a unified risk culture and strengthens the organization's overall resilience.
What cities near Burnaby, BC are hiring for Insurance Risk Manager jobs? Cities near Burnaby, BC with the most Insurance Risk Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Insurance Risk Manager job openings in Burnaby, BC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 68% In-person, 26% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,703 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

Risk Control Consultant, Property & Casualty

Intact Financial

Vancouver, BC • Hybrid

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.


Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

74,800 - 91,400

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

7.5%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.


About the role

We're looking for a Risk Control or Sr. Risk Control Consultant to join our growing team! Risk Control is a hands-on career for individuals wanting to have a significant impact working with commercial businesses to improve their safety, operations, reputation, and resilience. Your education and experience as it relates to fire prevention systems, construction, insurance, safety, code compliance, or risk management, combined with a joy for working with people, curiosity and an eye for spotting issues before they become real problems will help you find this role rewarding and filled with variety and opportunity.

About the Role:

As a Risk Control Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in keeping people, buildings, and businesses safe. You will identify and assess risks across various domains including building maintenance, fire protection, liability, security, and more. You will communicate with a variety of people, from brokers, underwriters and clients, making sure everyone understands how to prevent losses and improve safety. You will be supporting our commercial clients for markets such as Realty, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Industrial, Retail, and more. It is your background and experience in Fire Prevention methods and systems; Construction; Codes; or related fields that will make a successful candidate for the role.

Why You'll Love This Job:

  • Hands-On Experience: Get out from behind the desk and into the field. You'll visit exciting locations, assess real-life situations, and make tangible improvements in risk management.

  • People-Centric: Use your interpersonal skills to guide clients and collaborate with underwriters, brokers, and other professionals. Make a meaningful impact by helping others understand and apply best practices in risk prevention.

  • Career Development: This isn't just a job-it's a stepping stone to a robust career in risk control and insurance. You'll receive ongoing training and opportunities to grow alongside industry experts.

  • Innovation: As part of a National Team, you are able to be on the front line of change as we adapt to tackle emerging risks and technologies.

What you'll do here:

  • Plan and carry out visits on site to identify existing or potential risks of loss.

  • Write quality inspection reports related to the visits and assessments.

  • Make recommendations based on company policies and technical expertise and follow up with insureds, underwriters, and brokers.

  • Educate insureds on sound risk management by providing technical advice on risk management and loss prevention.

  • Answer technical questions from insureds, underwriters, and brokers.

  • Advise underwriters, brokers, and adjusters on the consistent application of our company's risk control guidelines.

  • Meet or exceed risk control productivity targets and service quality standards.

  • Conduct site visits to assess existing or potential risks.

  • Craft detailed inspection reports and share your insights with clients and colleagues.

  • Offer expert recommendations and follow-ups to eliminate or reduce risks.

  • Educate clients on effective risk management strategies.

  • Collaborate with underwriters, brokers, and adjusters to apply risk control guidelines consistently.

  • Achieve productivity and service quality standards.

What you bring to the table:

The right candidate for Risk Control brings with them a mix of experience and education with preference for the following:

  • Fire Protection (e.g. fire fighting; fire investigation; automatic sprinkler design or install; fire alarm technician; fire safety planning; fire safety educator etc.)

  • Construction (e.g. Building inspectors; Construction managers; Safety Officers)

  • Codes - knowledge and experience working with Codes - Building & Fire; NFPA Standards; FM datasheets; CEC; Occupational Health.

  • Engineering: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection engineering etc...

  • Related education from a recognized program specializing in Risk Management or any of the above-mentioned fields.

  • The right candidate may also have prior experience in insurance or a relevant field.

  • Certifications like CIP or CRM are a plus.

  • A valid driver's license in good standing is mandatory.

  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

  • An organized, self-driven professional who can manage tasks with minimal supervision.

  • Open to some regional or national travel.

  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Why Join us?

As a Risk Control Consultant, you'll engage with diverse challenges and build strong relationships in the industry. You will not only be on the cutting edge of innovation, but you will have the opportunity to be a contributing partner in our ever-adapting roles as industry leaders. With the right aptitude, you will have opportunities to expand your responsibilities to project management, strategy development, or account servicing. Intact offers the industry's best career and advancement opportunities.

"Please note that the posted salary range is for the Risk Control Consultant role. We encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well."

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Ce poste jouera un role essentiel au sein de notre equipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.


We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME