Section Manager, Commercial Lines Actuarial Ratemaking, Analysis and Business Solutions

Desjardins Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Ontario is seeking a Section Manager for Commercial Automobile products. This role involves managing ratemaking processes and developing talent within the actuarial team. Candidates should have substantial actuarial experience and a minimum of eight years in relevant fields, including management experience. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years relevant experience, including three years of management experience.
• Preferred: Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) or Fellow (FCAS) designation.
• Advanced proficiency in English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage ratemaking of Commercial Automobile products across OAW.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop business solutions.
• Establish and implement rating strategies for commercial lines.

Skills

Actuarial experience

Management experience

Coaching and talent development

Effective communication

Business insight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial science or related field

Job description

Overview

Your role consists of managing the ratemaking of Commercial Automobile products in Ontario, Atlantic, Western (OAW) region, which includes responsibilities related to risk segmentation and managing the overall level of rates as well as collaborating on business solutions with various stakeholders. The section manager will have a key role in developing talent and managing people in his or her team of actuarial professionals. The section manager will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the business plan, and overseeing activities supporting the organization's strategic orientations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other business sectors in the executive division and Desjardins Group.

• Ensure the development, implementation, and monitoring of an action plan for its administrative unit, in line with the strategic orientations of the company and integrated with the other administrative units, in a context of performance management and ambition to grow commercial lines significantly.

• Implement management and communication practices that promote change management, skills development, mobilization, talent retention and diversity, consistent with the company\'s values.

• Ensure the effective and efficient management and use of resources and processes on an ongoing basis, in a rigorous results-oriented, quality of service and customer-oriented approach.

• Establish and implement rating strategies for commercial lines commercial automobile in OAW, through risk segmentations, management of the overall rate level and the evolution of the rating structure. Analyze experience and monitor the market to dynamically adjust pricing. Work with the relevant regulators on implementing changes.

• Provide actuarial advice and expertise to the analysts of the team in the realization of business projects in a mixed role of coaching and quality assurance, as well as to other sectors of the company for actuarial matters.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial science or in a related field

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience including three years of management experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Management or leadership experience preferred

• Coaching and talent development experience

• Actuarial, Ratemaking, Corporate Actuarial or Finance experience

• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) or Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) Designation preferred or working on Actuarial exams

• Advanced proficiency in English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English speaking partners, members and/or clients

Action oriented, Business insight, Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Complexity, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Develops talent, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Teams, Vision and purpose

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We\'re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Management (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-11-6