Underwriting Manager

2 days ago

Toronto, Canada RAISE Full time

**RAISING THE BAR** RAISE Underwriting Limited is an independently owned, Canadian Managing General Agent (MGA), dedicated to being an industry-leading supplier of risk insurance and surety products through transparency, honesty, and integrity. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** The Underwriting Manager will be responsible for providing oversight of the day-to-day underwriting operations of the Construction and Realty Property & Casualty Risks Department. This role will also be responsible for managing the team and ensuring underwriting excellence of the business. - Lead, mentor, coach and motivate a dynamic underwriting team to achieve long term, sustainable, and profitable business goals, and objectives. - Underwriting of construction, property and casualty policies including but not limited to builders’ risk, wrap up liability, CGL, umbrella/excess, inland marine including contractor’s equipment, and commercial property. - Analyzing new business and project extensions and providing terms based on RAISE’s underwriting guidelines. - Developing clear and concise underwriting proposals for accounts which may fall outside underwriting authority. - Negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing within the parameters of RAISE’s program underwriting guidelines/authorities - Identifying opportunities to upsell coverage, limits, or products. - Lead and oversee day-to-day underwriting of submissions and renewals. - Maintaining high levels of service with solutions-orientated approach - Building a network of relationships with brokers and various markets - Keeping current on industry and market trends and sharing knowledge internally and with clients - Monitoring the current portfolio and assisting with peer audits on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with existing/new contracts. - Contributing to the expansion of the RAISE brand through marketing with existing and new broker partners - Develop and manage both internal and external relationships in a way that strengthens trust in the business - Provide training, development, and technical guidance to colleagues regarding products, systems, and processes as required. - Provide effective daily leadership, coaching and motivation of staff to ensure service and quality objectives are met. - Assist in the training and development of staff, and provide technical expertise and advice regarding products, systems, and processes. - Manage new and existing account underwriting workflows. - Monitor staff production on an on-going basis to ensure standards are being met. - Complete annual performance reviews and development plans for direct reports - Assess staff training and development needs and provide recommendations for training opportunities. - Work collaboratively on special projects and assignments when required. - Other duties as assigned. **EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS** - Minimum of 8+ years of underwriting experience, with a focus on Construction Property & Casualty Risks - Demonstrated experience in leadership role - CIP, CRM, CRIS designation(s) preferred - High level of customer service and proven success in building and maintaining effective business relationships - Ability to analyze and evaluate contract language - Strong interpersonal, communication, excel and word skills - Strong time management and organizational skills

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