Supervisor, Underwriting

Company: UNIFED
Department: Federated
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset.

**The Opportunity**:
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As the Supervisor, Underwriting you will provide functional expertise and guidance to Underwriting Operations Leads, Underwriters and Assistants. You will manage and support your teams while developing and implementing strategic plans to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department. Works closely with Underwriting Specialists to ensure technical expertise is embedded within the team.

**How you will create impact**:

- Providing leadership to manage change effectively and ensure a positive, supportive and professional work environment.
- Developing, implementing and monitoring unit plans, goals, priorities and schedules that are aligned with organizational and departmental strategic goals.
- Contributing to the development and management of expenditures within a department budget by developing plans to achieve financial goals.
- Ensuring that underwriting decision-making processes and consultations across all product lines is consistent and considerate of client profitability and growth expectations.
- Coaching and developing your team, recruiting and selecting talent, recognizing achievements, and managing performance, to develop an agile team and achieve department objectives.

**How you will succeed**:

- You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
- You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
- You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team’s work with organizational goals.
- You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
- You use critical thinking to guide decision making.

**To join our team**:

- You have five years successful related insurance experience or related work experience.
- You have a post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Have the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is an asset.
- Having strong knowledge of insurance products, processes and practices is an asset.
- You have strong knowledge and experience in leading, mentoring, coaching, and contributing to the development of staff.

**What you need to know**:

- You will travel occasionally.
- This role may involve direct contact with clients and/or service providers in their environment.
- As a leader, strict confidentiality is required with respect to sensitive matters and employees’ personal information.

**What’s in it for you?**:

- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.