Director, Commercial Insurance

Jones DesLauriers; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brokerage in Lethbridge seeks a Director of Commercial Insurance to strategically lead and mentor teams within a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will drive growth, manage relationships with carriers, and establish performance expectations. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value as they welcome applicants from varied backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years commercial experience preferably in insurance brokerage/company.
• Positive experience leading a team is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance brokerage practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading, driving, and supporting a frontline broker team.
• Coaching and mentoring team members to achieve objectives.
• Collaborating with VP on financial measurements and analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Education

CAIB, CRM, CIP or FCIP designation

Tools

EPIC

CSR 24

Office 365

Job description

The Director, Commercial Insurance will be responsible for working alongside and reporting to the Vice President, Commercial Insurance to deliver the strategic vision of the brokerage. This individual will be a positive, dynamic, and strong people leader who desires the challenge of leading, growing, and mentoring frontline brokerage teams in a hybrid and flexible work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading, driving and supporting a frontline broker team through the implementation of JDIMI’s overall strategy, operating plan, administrative budgets and processes
• Supporting JDIMI in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with carriers
• Coaching, mentoring and developing Commercial Insurance team members to achieve desired personal and organizational objectives
• Leading, managing, and establishing performance expectations for multiple high performing teams
• Strategizing with high performing teams and leadership members on key accounts
• Developing and establishing operating policies consistent with JDIMI’s strategic vision and objectives and ensuring their adequate execution
• Collaborating with the VP, Commercial Insurance on financial measurements and analysis to evaluate and establish JDIMI’s business operations and to determine / forecast hiring decisions
• Collaborating with the VP, Commercial Insurance on the Commercial Insurance budget, goal setting, and annual compensation increases
• Maintaining company’s best practices while ensuring legal compliancy and establishing new ones to stay competitive in the insurance marketplace
• Exhibiting leadership style that fosters a culture of innovation, creativity, accountability and collaboration
• Participating in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 7 years commercial experience preferably in an insurance brokerage / company
• Positive experience leading a team is an asset, but the desire to lead is more important
• CAIB, CRM CIP or FCIP designation an asset
• Experience working with EPIC & CSR 24 an asset
• Experience in Office 365
• In-depth knowledge of insurance brokerage business practices and processes
• Understand how products and services impact client needs and develop processes to improve quality
• A team player who is friendly, and collaborative
• Strong initiative, leadership and strategic thinking
• Ability to work independently and with all levels of the organization
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills required to affect change and to build

Jones DesLauriers is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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