manager, farm

Peace Hills Insurance; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable insurance company in Edmonton is looking for a Farm Manager to oversee an underwriting team and develop broker relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant underwriting experience and leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a healthy work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company pension

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Dental care

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience in underwriting roles.
• Farm experience required for at least 10 years.
• Management experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an underwriting team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and stakeholders.
• Monitor and achieve service standards.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Relationship management

Leadership

Risk management knowledge

Policy wordings understanding

Education

CIP/FCIP designation

Relevant post-secondary education

Job description

Job details

We currently have a full-time position available for a Farm Manager. This role is based out of our Edmonton office. Reporting to the Regional Director, ROC, the Farm Manager will lead an underwriting team, and hold responsibility to cultivate and maintain relationships with brokers. The Farm Manager is accountable for the development and maintenance of a profitable book of Farm business.

What You'll Do:

• Review and monitor the current policy wordings and the Farm product in its entirety. Analyze the market and line of business; recommend changes to the product and update policy wordings and line limits as required.
• Establish key contacts; develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and farm stakeholders and grow the product profitably.
• Ensure Underwriters are trained and operating within established standards.
• Provide leadership while overseeing and managing the Farm business.
• Carry out the full scope of management responsibilities to a team of underwriters i.e., performance management, training, coaching, recruitment, etc.
• Monitor, achieve and maintain service standards and ensure team understands and complies with relevant regulations.
• Identify key transaction risks and trends and develop and implement processes to mitigate such risks or trends.
• Ensure Farm profitability targets are within alignment with the applicable Branches.
• Lead various projects and ensure completion.
• Assist marketing representatives by visiting brokers periodically.
• Undertake annual file and quote audits to ensure underwriting guidelines are adhered to. Take remedial action as required.
• Conduct rate surveys on a periodic basis.
• Undertake various other duties as required.

What You'll Bring:

• CIP/FCIP designation or near completion
• Relevant post-secondary education
• Minimum 10 years related experience in an underwriting role
• Farm experience – minimum 10 years
• Management experience is considered an asset
• Knowledge of underwriting risks and risk management
• Knowledge of policy wordings and rating guidelines
• Understanding of the industry and area of service

What You'll Experience:

• Competitive base pay with annual bonus eligibility
• Healthy work-life balance including a day off every 4 weeks
• Matching contributions to your Registered Pension Plan
• Personal insurance reimbursement
• Social events held throughout the year
• Celebration of your team’s achievements each year with an annual staff appreciation event
• A career in a stable and essential industry, at a company with an exceptional corporate culture and opportunities for professional development and advancement

Why Peace Hills:

Peace Hills General Insurance Company has been serving Western Canada since 1982 with home, auto and business insurance products. Our head office is in Edmonton, Alberta, with branch offices in Calgary and Vancouver. We currently employ over 300 staff who work with more than 1,000 broker offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory. Peace Hills is proudly owned by the Samson Cree Nation, and it is through Wahkôtowin – a Cree word that means “kinship” and the interconnectedness of all beings – that we are and continue to be a respected insurer that provides creative and responsive solutions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

• Location: Edmonton, AB
• Work location: On site
• Salary: Not available
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Source: indeed.com

Important notice: This job posting has been provided by a partner site. Job Bank is not responsible for this content.