Manager, National Underwriting

7 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada Wynward Insurance Group Full time

Founded in 1920, Wynward Insurance Group is a progressive company known for developing innovative insurance products and services. We are proud to be 100% Canadian owned, conducting business in all provinces and territories. Our head office is located in Winnipeg, MB and there are additional offices in Halifax, London, and Regina.

**Wynward Insurance Group offers**:

- Competitive salary
- High performance bonus program and a contribution matching pension plan
- Exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, wellness program, health spending account, etc.
- Educational reimbursement plan and continued training and development opportunities
- Hybrid work
- Professional memberships and dues covered by Wynward
- Wynward Gear

Reporting to the Vice President - Underwriting & Pricing, the Manager, National Underwriting is a Head Office position that will be responsible for assisting and supporting the development and maintenance of all components of Wynward's insurance products, coverages and underwriting protocol.

The primary areas of focus include Head Office referrals, underwriting guidelines, occupancy listings and gradings, coverage wordings, and new product development, all to position Wynward as a leader in the commercial insurance industry.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work closely and provide support to the VP of Underwriting on behalf of the regional branch underwriting teams when accounts require Head Office or MGA program referrals.
- Assist in program management, review, and renewals.
- Support in the creation, view, and updates on current or new wordings based on market feedback and broker demand.
- Assist in creating and enhancing underwriting guidelines that are reflective of Wynward's risk appetite and provide clear instructions to the regional branch underwriting teams.
- Aid in the development of new products and support entry into new lines of business.
- Provide ongoing training and guidance on existing and new products to the underwriting teams.
- Business Travel as required

**Job Qualifications**:

- Minimum seven (7) years of Senior Commercial Property & Casualty Underwriter experience
- Experience with the creation and interpretation of insurance wordings and guidelines is an asset
- Ability to work in a hybrid work environment
- Strong analytical, assessment, decision-making, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong business acumen, resourceful, and detail oriented
- Post-secondary education in business or analytical discipline, CIP or FCIP designation preferred
- Bilingual in French and English is an asset

Wynward Insurance Group prides itself in creating and foster a workplace culture that is collaborative and rooted in the principles of integrity, passion, and hard work.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you currently have or are you working towards a CIP or FCIP designation?

**Experience**:

- underwriting: 7 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V9



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