Underwriting Manager
1 hour ago
We currently have a fulltime position available for a Commercial Lines Manager in our Vancouver office. Reporting to the Regional Director, the successful individual will be focused on leading a team of Underwriters and Coordinators, cultivating and maintaining relationships with our valued brokers, and will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a profitable book of commercial lines business. The Commercial Lines Manager shares responsibility in supporting the strategic direction and achieving established goals within the British Columbia.
**In order to be successful, you will possess the following**:
- Your leadership and technical expertise will allow you to provide strong leadership while overseeing the Commercial Lines Business, providing effective guidance and mentoring to a team of both Commercial Lines Underwriters and Coordinators.
- A strong background in insurance, particularly commercial underwriting will be necessary to monitor, achieve and maintain company service standards while ensuring the team understands and complies with relevant regulations.
- Demonstrated understanding of and the ability to manage Portfolio business
- An understanding of the pulse of the business will ensure success in monitoring the volume and profitability of the business line and implementing corrective action where required.
- Effective communication skills and a team approach will be of importance while conducting large loss reviews with head office Corporate Underwriting team.
- You will draw upon your commitment to exceptional customer service when responding to external customer enquiries with respect to underwriting decisions.
- Your ability to think analytically will assist you in developing various reports, conducting analysis, and making thoughtful recommendations.
- A commitment to continuous improvement is important as you will conduct file audits and develop summary reports.
- Commitment to the business and relationships will be valuable as you facilitate regular broker reviews.
- Your keen business sense will assist you in working closely with the Branch Manager to ensure branch profitability targets are met.
- Strong initiative and a ‘get it done’ attitude will be of importance as you lead projects and see them through to completion.
**Required Qualifications**
- In-depth familiarity with commercial underwriting
- Previous management experience
- Innovative, forward thinker able to manage multiple priorities
- Solid interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving skills, and confidence in decision making
- Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience
- CIP or FCIP designation an asset
- Strong computer skills including Office 365 products (Teams, Sharepoint) and Power BI
- Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships
- Exceptional Negotiation skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Working at Peace Hills
Peace Hills understands that by reducing work-life struggles, individuals can enjoy a healthier lifestyle while improving productivity at work. Offering a collegial work environment and a work-life balance are just two of the ways we do this.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
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