Manager, Underwriting

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Engineering Search Firm Inc Full time

Working under minimal supervision, the Underwriting Manager – Commercial Lines is responsible for

managing and supporting the direction of the underwriting department (and loss control). The role acts as

a leader and mentor within the organization to achieve targeted business results with an emphasis on high

quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Eight years Property and Casualty industry experience.

• Post-secondary education and/or completion of a Property and Casualty Industry Designation

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Expert leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage high performing teams while

managing change.

• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to present information or arguments in a convincing

manner.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to select and implement best

solutions.

• Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to provide justification.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Excellent ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.

• Ability and willingness to travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of the portfolio and workflow to meet targeted benchmarks for both short

and long term goals.

• Evaluate economic and industry environment for potential or current impacts to business and

recommend changes working collaboratively with Executive Office.

• Manage team performance through proactive coaching, employee development and performance

appraisals.

• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and underwriting guidelines.

• Influence the underwriting culture while supporting the company’s risk appetite (and loss control

program).

• Champion the development and implementation of business change.

• Participate and/or lead in the interview process on the hiring of new employees.

• Analyze risk and recommend an informed course of action.

• Participate and contribute to the development of regional strategies, target benchmarks and

business plans.

• Participate, contribute and manage the annual budget including staff forecasting.

• Participate and contribute to the succession planning process.

• Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including other regional

offices and networking at industry events.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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