Underwriting Manager

2 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Canada Raise Underwriting Full time
RAISING THE BAR

RAISE Underwriting Limited is an independently owned, Canadian Managing General Agent (MGA), dedicated to being an industry-leading supplier of risk insurance and surety products through transparency, honesty, and integrity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Underwriting Manager will be responsible for providing oversight of the day-to-day underwriting operations of the Construction and Realty Property & Casualty Risks Department. This role will also be responsible for managing the team and ensuring underwriting excellence of the business.

  1. Lead, mentor, coach and motivate a dynamic underwriting team to achieve long term, sustainable, and profitable business goals, and objectives.
  2. Underwriting of construction, property and casualty policies including but not limited to builders’ risk, wrap up liability, CGL, umbrella/excess, inland marine including contractor’s equipment, and commercial property.
  3. Analyzing new business and project extensions and providing terms based on RAISE’s underwriting guidelines.
  4. Developing clear and concise underwriting proposals for accounts which may fall outside underwriting authority.
  5. Negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing within the parameters of RAISE’s program underwriting guidelines/authorities.
  6. Identifying opportunities to upsell coverage, limits, or products.
  7. Lead and oversee day-to-day underwriting of submissions and renewals.
  8. Maintaining high levels of service with solutions-orientated approach.
  9. Building a network of relationships with brokers and various markets.
  10. Keeping current on industry and market trends and sharing knowledge internally and with clients.
  11. Monitoring the current portfolio and assisting with peer audits on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with existing/new contracts.
  12. Contributing to the expansion of the RAISE brand through marketing with existing and new broker partners.
  13. Develop and manage both internal and external relationships in a way that strengthens trust in the business.
  14. Provide training, development, and technical guidance to colleagues regarding products, systems, and processes as required.
  15. Provide effective daily leadership, coaching and motivation of staff to ensure service and quality objectives are met.
  16. Assist in the training and development of staff, and provide technical expertise and advice regarding products, systems, and processes.
  17. Manage new and existing account underwriting workflows.
  18. Monitor staff production on an on-going basis to ensure standards are being met.
  19. Complete annual performance reviews and development plans for direct reports.
  20. Assess staff training and development needs and provide recommendations for training opportunities.
  21. Work collaboratively on special projects and assignments when required.
  22. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum of 8+ years of underwriting experience, with a focus on Construction Property & Casualty Risks
- Demonstrated experience in leadership role
- CIP, CRM, CRIS designation(s) preferred
- High level of customer service and proven success in building and maintaining effective business relationships
- Ability to analyze and evaluate contract language
- Strong interpersonal, communication, excel and word skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills

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