Executive Team
Jonathan Hoey
Chief Underwriting Officer
As the Chief Underwriting Officer at Western Financial Group, Jonathan Hoey brings over 20 years of insurance industry leadership, driven by a passion for innovation, a deep understanding of risk and a collaborative approach to delivering results. In his current role, Jonathan leads the optimization of carrier partnerships and spearheads the underwriting and claims strategy across National Insurance Operations – ensuring that teams are empowered, aligned, and delivering strong performance across all lines of business.
A firm believer in leadership through influence and integrity, Jonathan has built a reputation for fostering high performing cross-functional teams that thrive on purpose and accountability. Under his direction the organization has significantly expanded its delegated authority and specialty program capabilities, targeting strategic growth and scale while strengthening Western’s competitive edge across Canada.
Prior to joining Western, Jonathan held senior roles with several domestic insurance carriers where he oversaw distribution, led transformative projects across rate design, built governance frameworks and developed strong underwriting talent across Canada.