Director, Commercial Lines Mid Market Job # 9743 - IW-9743

DGA Careers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Director for their Commercial Lines Mid Market team in Toronto. This hybrid role involves leading a team of underwriters, developing business strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical underwriting and a strong ability to foster relationships with brokers. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of senior technical underwriting and management experience.
• CIP or CRM designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the performance of underwriting staff.
• Develop and implement underwriting policies and business plans.
• Build and maintain broker relationships to drive business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

MBA

CIP

CRM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Director, Commercial Lines Mid Market Job # 9743 - IW-9743

Date of modification: May 14, 2025

Job number: IW-9743

Detail

Job title: Director, Commercial Lines Mid Market Job # 9743

Location: Toronto

Description

Hybrid role

based d/t Toronto

If you enjoy leading a team, developing business and are technically savvy, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the work activities and manage the performance and development of subordinate staff in line with corporate strategy.
• Coach, lead, and develop underwriters; oversee underwriting training development.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement underwriting policies, marketing strategies, and business plans.
• Create and execute operating plans to grow the business and meet strategic goals.
• Review and oversee underwriting policy application and pricing for risks within an assigned book of business.
• Market insurance products and services to the brokerage community to drive business growth.
• Build and maintain broker relationships to ensure profitable outcomes.
• Report on business progress to senior management.
• Stay informed on provincial and federal regulations, industry trends, and market activity.
• Represent the company in industry trade groups.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and development skills for underwriting teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Effective interaction with internal and external business partners at all levels.
• Senior technical underwriting expertise and people management skills.
• Deep knowledge of insurance principles, practices, and procedures.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of managing strategic initiatives and delivering results.
• Ability to handle ambiguous situations and resolve complex business issues creatively.
• Contribute to setting long-term goals for the business unit.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business software.

Education and Experience

• MBA or equivalent experience; CIP or CRM designation is an asset.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of senior technical underwriting and management experience with proven results.

DGA Careers has been serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in insurance recruiting for major insurers, brokerage firms, and independent adjusters. With offices across Canada, we have a broad professional network to reach key influencers and passive candidates nationwide.
Interested candidates please contact or text Antonella Leone at 647-624-9609.

Information

• City: Toronto
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Education: CIP Partial Completion, CRM, MBA
• Expertise: Commercial Underwriting, Territory Management, Sales
• Minimum experience required: 7 to 10 Years