Underwriting Manager for a Mid-Size Insurance Company

2 weeks ago

Espanola, Canada Engineering Search Firm Inc Full time

UNDERWRITING MANAGER
Ontario

Personal Lines, Commercial Lines and Farm Insurance.

One Team Leader for each reports into this position.

The ideal candidate can have all 3 areas or 1 or 2 of them.



JOB TYPE
Remote | Full-Time

SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday

EXPERIENCE
7-10 years of related leadership-level Underwriting experience with direct reports

INDUSTRY
Insurance / Brokerage

RATE
$120 - $130 per annual

PERKS
Paid Volunteer Days
Remote Work Environment
Flexible Work Arrangements
Pension and Savings Programs
Competitive Compensation Package
Training and Development Opportunities
Wellness and Recognition Programs/Platforms

THE OPPORTUNITY
The incumbent, reporting to the Director of Underwriting, is responsible for managing the Operational Underwriting and Loss Prevention teams through the assigned leaders of each line of business. They share accountability with a leadership team for successfully executing the company's goals, plans, and strategy. The incumbent is accountable for achieving profitable revenue targets and overseeing the Underwriting leadership to maximize operational efficiencies and performance.

In this role, the incumbent will demonstrate strong people leadership, industry knowledge, and the application of best practices aligned with the organization's objectives. They will provide agile leadership and direction to employees, ensuring compliance with Underwriting policies and procedures.

In coordination with the Director, the incumbent will support corporate decisions on the Underwriting handling philosophy. They will champion and manage the Underwriting leadership through effective performance management, change management, and optimization while driving continuous improvement, frontline accountability, and exceptional member service.

WHO YOU ARE
• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
• A strong ability to effectively recognize and manage interpersonal communication needs.
• Excellent people and managerial skills to support the development and mentorship of junior staff.
• The ability to build and maintain active, trusting working relationships with all functional units of the organization.
• The capability to work as part of a cross-cultural team, including flexibility in supporting multiple locations when necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENT
7-10 years of related leadership-level Underwriting experience with direct reports
Demonstration of solid business acumen
Seasoned understanding of insurance-related risk
Proven superior organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to conceptualize and develop innovative ideas
Good project management and team motivation abilities
Completion of post-secondary education in a relevant field

Effective communication and presentation skills at all levels

Strong computer literacy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong analytical, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Thorough attention to detail for accurate underwriting documents
Certified Insurance Professional/Fellowship designation is an asset
Sound ethics, confidentiality, and ability to build trusting relationships
Well-developed diplomacy, negotiation, and people management skills
Capacity to identify employee development needs and provide coaching

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the department's annual operating expense budget
Oversees and supports front-line leader recruitment and selection

Promotes team building, employee empowerment, and development opportunities
Consults with reinsurers to communicate, coordinate changes, and resolve concerns
Builds strategies and culture centered around ease of business for members and clients
Enables the organization's profitable growth strategy through brokerage value propositions
Embraces and demonstrates the core values and principles of the organization in all relationships

Drives employee accountability, continuous improvement, standardization, and process efficiencies
Owns the organizational image as a figurehead in community initiatives and company representation
Leads key initiatives within Underwriting and Loss Prevention, providing input, leadership, and monitoring
Leads and performs quality assurance audits on leader-level transactions, ensuring compliance with internal controls
Participates with the Director in departmental budget development and management within the delegation of authority

Actively participates in organizational leadership meetings, initiatives, and industry functions related to strategic priorities
Builds and maintains strong working relationships, using influence and negotiation skills to gain support and foster engagement

Leads the enhancement of sustainable employee engagement through effective communication, recognition, and authentic leadership
Oversees manages, and coaches the Underwriting team through talent development, performance management, and succession planning
Manages the Underwriting team's capacity to maintain industry-leading Service Level Agreements, developing and executing mitigation plans
Supports the Director in developing the vision, strategy, and direction for the Underwriting and Loss Prevention teams to ensure a high-performing, aligned organization

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