Director, Commercial Lines

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Intact Full time

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times._
- Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us._

**About the role**

We're Looking for a Director, Commercial Lines, to join our growing team

**What you'll do here**:

- Drive profitability and growth and contribute to the strategic plan.
- Lead a team of managers responsible for Commercial Lines.
- Provide effective leadership by continuously keeping direct reports/staff informed on changes/results and share responsibility for the overall performance, productivity and engagement of team members.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback and facilitate continuous development and succession planning.
- Develop and maintain a strong portfolio of Commercial business through; Development/Communication of underwriting strategy, effective implementation of the quality review process.
- Build strong technical platform for regional business strategies execution; develop and provide guidance on commercial technical issues, policy interpretations, corporate policies and guidelines, uphold risk appetite parameters for the attraction of commercial growth opportunities and collaborate with other departments
- Contribute to the strategic planning process for commercial lines and personal lines (nationally/regionally) and support various projects.
- Determine required staffing numbers and staffing levels based on established regional management and corporate guidelines.
- Liaise with the regional management team, underwriting managers, corporate underwriting, and claims management on technical and administrative issues.
- In conjunction with the Vice President, prepare a budget for annual expenses (salary, operating, etc.) and achieve established the annual budget.
- Provide monthly updates and reports to the Vice President on operational items.

**What you bring to the table**:

- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including large scale operational leadership
- Proven team management experience and ability to build, lead and develop teams
- Experience or proven ability to lead leaders preferred
- Commercial Lines underwriting experience is an asset
- Post Secondary Education Required
- Certified Insurance Professional designation is a strong asset
- Project management skills and change management experience
- Demonstrate our Leadership Success Factors
- Inspirational leadership and mastery of strategic planning and excellent communicator
- Can provide strategic direction, to transmit and share information to different target audiences
- Can organize, priority management, capacity for analysis and synthesis, tact, diplomacy and pressure resistance
- Can build relationships based on trust and collaboration with different groups and to influence
- Can influence business relationships to achieve business development goals

LI-hybrid

**What we offer**

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

- A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
- An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
- An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
- Flexible work arrangements
- Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
- An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
- Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
- A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
- Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
- Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
- A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

**_We are an equal opportunity employer_**
- At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives._- As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends t


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