Manager, Commercial Mid-Market Job # 9581

DGA Careers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to lead underwriting operations in a hybrid work environment. This role involves managing a team, developing underwriting strategies, and fostering relationships with brokers and agencies. The ideal candidate will possess advanced underwriting knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a passion for continuous learning. Join a global organization that values collaboration and innovation, and make a significant impact in the insurance sector. If you are ready to embrace challenges and drive success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of underwriting experience with a strong focus on leadership and development.
• Advanced technical expertise in insurance principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop underwriting staff while ensuring adherence to policies.
• Prepare operational reports and drive regional business strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting Expertise

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Designations (CIP, FCIP)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hybrid Work Arrangement - 2 days in office

Complex Mid-Market Experience

Global Organization

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Manages the work activities, performance and development of subordinate staff.
• Coaches, leads and develops underwriters and participates in the development of underwriting training.
• Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy to management.
• Reviews and manages the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
• Prepares and presents operational reports to management.
• Drives regional and branch initiatives and business strategies.
• May market products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community.
• Develops, maintains and cultivates agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
• Keeps current on provincial/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.

In all responsibilities and interactions, all employees are expected to embrace and embody the company's Winning Behaviours with a high degree of empathy and positivity including – to be externally focused, accountable, collaborative, innovative, inclusive and continuously learning.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop underwriting staff.
• Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of company internal and external business partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
• Ability to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience.

About Us:

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms, and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well-positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivaled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.
Interested candidates please contact or text Antonella Leone at 647-624-9609.

Education Required

CIP
CIP Partial Completion
FCIP
FCIP - Partial Completion