Commercial Insurance Director

JobsMedia.io; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

JobsMedia.io in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking a Commercial Insurance Director to lead a high-performing team, strengthen broker and market relationships, and drive profitable growth across a commercial portfolio.

You will mentor and develop talent, collaborate with producers and markets, and shape business strategy to achieve long-term growth and client success.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial insurance experience including exposure to complex risks.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a commercial insurance environment.
• Strong market relationships and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a commercial insurance team.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive profitable growth and retention across the portfolio; collaborate with producers and markets.
• Ensure service standards and improve workflows and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

People development

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Job description

We’re recruiting a Commercial Insurance Director for a well-established and growing insurance organization in the Greater Toronto Area.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven commercial insurance leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, strengthening broker and market relationships, and driving profitable growth across a commercial portfolio.

3 Reasons to Apply

• Lead a High-Impact Team: Take ownership of a commercial operation supporting complex mid-market and large commercial business.
• Executive-Level Compensation: Competitive base salary, performance incentives, RRSP matching, comprehensive benefits, and professional development support.
• Strategic Leadership Opportunity: Join an organization that values collaboration, operational excellence, and long-term growth, with direct influence on business strategy and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a commercial insurance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support talent development through mentorship, performance management, and succession planning.

Business Growth & Portfolio Management

• Drive profitable growth and retention across the commercial portfolio.
• Partner with producers, account management teams, and insurance markets to deliver strong client outcomes.
• Support business planning initiatives and help execute strategic growth objectives.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure service standards, turnaround times, and client expectations are consistently met.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and overall operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance on complex commercial matters and support escalated situations when required.

What They’re Looking For

• Significant commercial insurance experience, including exposure to complex commercial risks
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams within a commercial insurance environment
• Strong market relationships and business development capabilities
• Strategic thinker with sound operational and financial acumen
• Active RIBO license in good standing
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

The Bottom Line

If you're a commercial insurance leader looking for a role that combines people leadership, strategic influence, and portfolio growth, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected Ontario organization.

Interested?

Reach out directly for a confidential discussion.