Supervisor, Underwriting
2 weeks ago
Date:
Mar 4, 2024
Location:
North York-Toronto, ON (Hybrid, CA
Company:
Wawanesa Insurance
Job ID: 7697
Working Business Language:
English
Salary:
At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees.
In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
About Us
At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work.
You may work from any of the following locations:Toronto, ON & Kitchener, ON.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview:
Working under mínimal supervision, the Underwriting Supervisor - Commercial Lines is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the underwriting team while ensuring profitable risk selection.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and mentorship through coaching and feedback to communicate expectations for employee performance and facilitate sessions for the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
- Monitor the performance and workload of the team's portfolio using computer software to ensure company benchmarks are met and lead periodic reviews for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and underwriting guidelines.
- Identify and recommend policy and process changes to support product development, increase efficiency and provide superior service.
- Perform employee performance reviews and interview potential new employees.
- Communicate decisions, and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
- Support the development and implementation of business change for both short and long term direction.
- Analyze risk and recommend an informed course of action.
- Consult with Management on underwriting and staffing issues.
- Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Five years Property and Casualty industry experience
- Postsecondary education or related business experience.
- Completed a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong leadership skills to positively influence team members and provide direction.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving with the ability to select and implement best solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
- Excellent decision making skills with the ability to provide justification.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong ability to multitask and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
- Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.
Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers
for 2023 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work
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