Director Risk Services Commercial Solutions

Northbridge Financial; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of Risk Services, where you will lead strategic initiatives and enhance risk management capabilities. This role offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including education assistance and wellness programs. You'll be at the forefront of improving customer safety solutions and underwriting practices, ensuring the company remains an industry leader. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Company vehicle

Employee share purchase plan

Flexible health benefits

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Donation matching

Team volunteer days

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in Property and Casualty Insurance.
• Previous leadership experience and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic direction for Risk Services.
• Provide daily leadership and mentoring to staff.

Skills

Risk Assessment Strategies

Leadership

Relationship Management

Advanced Risk Management Techniques

Education

Post-secondary education in Insurance Management

CDS, CIP or CRM designations

Job description

As a Director, Risk Services Commercial Solutions you will be responsible assisting in defining and implementing the strategic direction of Risk Services from a regional and national perspective. The Director is also responsible for managing and ensuring the appropriate provision of Risk Services advisory, consulting, training, and education services in the Western Region and managing the operational day-to-day functions of the department and staff.

The objective of the position is to improve Northbridge’s Commercial Solutions Risk Services’ capabilities for underwriting risk selection, customer safety solutions, and to ensure Northbridge is positioned as an industry leader in customer experience and safety.

In this role, you will provide recommendations and input to National Risk Services, direct all activities to ensure that the department is operating as maximum efficiency, and provide daily leadership, coaching, and mentoring to your direct reports.

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

• Conducting comprehensive risk assessment strategies across diverse portfolios from small businesses to complex mid-market clients

• Providing effective daily leadership, coaching/mentoring, and motivation of staff

• Developing and maintaining a professional relationship with brokers and/or customers

• Understanding and applying best business practices toward advanced risk management techniques

And you have:

• Post-secondary education in Insurance Management or a related field.

• Progressing towards or having completed CDS, CIP or CRM designations.

• 15 years of experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry (or related field)

• Property, Casualty, and/or Commercial Auto experience

• Previous people leadership experience

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! You get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.

• As you will be on the road, we will provide you with a company vehicle and take care of all additional expenses!

• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!

• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.

• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.

• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

The salary range for this role in Vancouver is $125,000-$150,000.

* Actual pay may be below or above the range based on candidates' knowledge, skills, and level of ability relative to expectations for the role applied to. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

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Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference?Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.