Remote Team Lead, Underwriting - Growth & Leadership

Zensurance; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading InsurTech company in Toronto seeks a Team Lead for Underwriting to guide a growing team and enhance operational efficiency. The role involves managing daily operations, fostering collaboration, and ensuring high performance within the team. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of underwriting experience and 2 years of team management experience, promoting a remote-first work culture with great benefits for their health and professional growth.

Benefits

Remote-first work setup

Home office allowance

Flexible health and dental plans

Education assistance reimbursement

Team-building events

Half days before public holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial or specialty insurance underwriting experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing teams.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace and Excel or similar office tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage team volumes and headcount forecasting.
• Drive improvements to overall team performance.
• Manage relationships with broker teams.
• Supervise and guide a team of underwriters.
• Develop and monitor team goals.

Skills

Commercial insurance underwriting

Team management

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Commerce, Analytics or related field

CIP/CAIB/CRM/FCIP designations

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Zendesk

Slack

Salesforce

Job description

A leading InsurTech company in Toronto seeks a Team Lead for Underwriting to guide a growing team and enhance operational efficiency. The role involves managing daily operations, fostering collaboration, and ensuring high performance within the team. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of underwriting experience and 2 years of team management experience, promoting a remote-first work culture with great benefits for their health and professional growth.