Manager of Agri Business Underwriting

4 weeks ago


ChathamKent, Canada RaiZan Solutions Full time

**Job Summary**

The work location for this position is ideally in-office. This is a new role, therefore, initially we expect 4-days in-office with more flexibility added as the role develops. When working remotely, the work is required to be completed within the Province of Ontario.

**Leadership and Operational Accountabilities**
- Develop and implement agri-business underwriting plans, processes, procedures, and co-ordinates specific projects in accordance with approved company strategic plan.
- Lead a team of SME underwriters, and team leaders to influence frontline decisions to shape the best practices of the agribusiness department.
- Implement corporate strategic direction to sustain a profitable book of business and growth objectives.
- Provide direction, guidance, training, and technical advice leading to the development of underwriters to achieve their highest performance potential.
- Develop, execute, and oversee KPIs, to achieve business goals and service standards.
- Communicate department objectives and motivate the team to meet and exceed customer service standards.
- Analyze data and make recommendations on staffing levels, staff development, broker authority, underwriter authority levels and workflow.
- Be the face of our UW team.
- Develop and facilitate strong broker relationships using a high degree of diplomacy and negotiation.

**Skills & Requirements**
- A college diploma in business, agriculture, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years’ technical experience in the P&C insurance industry plus 3-5 years of people management experience.
- CIP/FCIP/CRM designation earned or in progress or equivalent Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance technical background.
- Advanced knowledge through work or life experience of agribusiness/farm risk evaluation, rating, and procedures.
- Proven technical skills, sound judgment and decision-making skills are essential.
- An exemplary role model, demonstrating inspirational and motivational leadership for the entire business.
- A positive, enthusiastic, and compelling representative of Kent & Essex Mutual to policyholders and external contacts.
- Demonstrates collaboration, integrity, and performance in all that they do.
- Developing and fostering exceptional relationships.

**Must have**:

- Minimum of 10 years’ technical experience in the P&C insurance industry plus 3-5 years of people management experience.
- CIP/FCIP/CRM designation earned or in progress or equivalent Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance technical background.
- Advanced knowledge through work or life experience of agribusiness/farm risk evaluation, rating, and procedures.

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Property & Casualty: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Property & Casualty License (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Chatham-Kent, ON N0P 1W0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-23



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