Vice President, Underwriting

2 months ago


Waterloo, Canada ABEX Affiliated Brokers Exchange Inc. Full time

**About us**

At ABEX we look at our employees differently. Working at ABEX will afford you the opportunity to look at your job differently. Within a culture of learning, change, and innovation we invest in talented employees who enjoy working a four-day work week, on a five-day work week salary. We work in a vibrant office with the flexibility to also work on a hybrid remote schedule from their home. As an MGA, ABEX offers challenging work that provides niche solutions for Canadian Brokers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support of all levels of underwriters and team leaders across the organization
- Responsible for day to day operations of the underwriting team
- Coach and provide performance management feedback through frequent employee meetings and coaching sessions
- Lead huddles, check ins, and formal performance evaluations
- Identify business opportunities that support the company’s growth and profitability goals
- Foster successful and profitable relationships with brokers and key business partners
- Work closely with the CEO & President to manage London contracts
- Set underwriting rules and ratings
- Implement work flow, process, and rate changes
- Update and maintain the underwriting manual
- Work closely with TUW to set up new contracts, companies and policy templates

Skills Required:

- Strong judgment, instinct and decision-making skills
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Negotiate, compromise and facilitate best fit solutions for the team
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times
- Ability to lead with confidence
- Demonstrate respect and understanding for others in the organization
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze complex information and evaluate results
- Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with contracts and defined standards
- Proficient in Microsoft products
- Strong need for documentation, recording and maintenance of meticulous records

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterloo, ON N2L 5A6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- underwriting: 10 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waterloo, ON N2L 5A6

Application deadline: 2023-09-08
Expected start date: 2023-10-02



  • Waterloo, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full time

    At Equitable Life of Canada, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and customer-responsive staff. Join...


  • Waterloo, Canada Christian Horizons (CA) Full time

    **Temporary (One-Year), Full-Time** **Operations Executive Assistant** (40 hours/week) **Waterloo Office** Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Operations Executive Assistant is responsible for the coordination of varied administrative functions related primarily to providing administrative, organizational, and networking support...


  • Waterloo, Canada Equitable Full time

    At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable...


  • Waterloo, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full time

    **Date**:Feb 15, 2024 **Location**: Waterloo, CA **Company**:Wilfrid Laurier University **Assistant Vice President, Enrolment Services & Registrar - Wilfrid Laurier University** Wilfrid Laurier University is seeking an inspiring, strategic and collaborative leader for the position of **Assistant Vice President, Enrolment Services & Registrar**. - Wilfrid...

  • Vice President Finance

    2 months ago


    Waterloo, Canada Copper Bay Homes Full time

    **Copper Bay Homes** Copper Bay Homes has been at the forefront of infill development within the Waterloo Region since its establishment in 2010. Originating with a vision to enrich the Uptown Waterloo neighborhood through infill residences, our journey has evolved to encompass a diverse portfolio, including centrally located low and mid-rise residential...


  • Waterloo, Canada Equitable CA Full time

    At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable...


  • Waterloo, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full time

    At Equitable Life of Canada, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and customer-responsive staff. Join...


  • Waterloo, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

    **Vice President, Real Estate and Facilities**: - Req id: 37850- Waterloo, ON, CA Richmond Hill, ON, CA**OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY** As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information...


  • Waterloo, Canada VueReal Full time

    **Executive Vice President of Global Business Development (Product)** VueReal has developed a breakthrough technology in building millions of micro/nanodevices and printing them efficiently into a large surface area. This platform is the key enabler of next-generation systems for the consumer, environmental, industrial, automotive, security, autonomy,...


  • Waterloo, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full time

    At Equitable Life of Canada, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and customer-responsive staff. Join...

  • Vice President People

    3 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) Full time

    About MEDA MEDA is an international economic development organization that creates business solutions to poverty. Working in agri-food market systems, focusing primarily on women and youth in rural communities in the Global South for decent job creation. MEDA recently celebrated 70 remarkable years of investing in entrepreneurs; harnessing the power of...

  • Vice President People

    3 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) Full time

    About MEDA MEDA is an international economic development organization that creates business solutions to poverty. Working in agri-food market systems, focusing primarily on women and youth in rural communities in the Global South for decent job creation. MEDA recently celebrated 70 remarkable years of investing in entrepreneurs; harnessing the power of...


  • Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...

  • Manager, Appeals

    2 months ago


    Waterloo, Canada Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Full time

    Company Description OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for a: **Manager, Appeals &...

  • Manager, Appeals

    2 months ago


    Waterloo, Canada Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Full time

    Company Description OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for a: **Manager, Appeals &...

  • Manager, Appeals

    3 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Full time

    Company Description OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for a: **Manager, Appeals &...


  • Waterloo, Canada Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Full time

    Company Description OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for a: **Manager, Long Term...


  • Waterloo, Canada Christian Horizons Full time

    **Full Time** **Temporary (1 year, with possible extension)** Manager of Strategic Initiatives **Waterloo, Ontario (Waterloo Office)** The Manager of Strategic Initiatives will act as a pivotal resource providing research, direction and guidance to the Senior Vice President and support to the Organizational Leadership Team. The Manager of Strategic...

  • Executive Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview: Reporting to the Vice-President, University Relations, the Executive Assistant (EA) is responsible to support the Vice-President, University Relations (VPUR) to achieve their priorities, which includes oversight of the administrative operations of University Relations. This position provides continuity within University Relations (UR) as leadership...

  • Director, Advancement

    2 months ago


    Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview: Reporting directly to the Dean of the Faculty of Health, the Director of Advancement is responsible for development and alumni relations activities within the Faculty of Health (Health). The Director works within the framework of the Office of Advancement to ensure that Waterloo has a coordinated overall strategic advancement plan. Using...