Senior Manager, Commercial Underwriting

Co-operators; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian insurance company in Calgary is seeking a Senior Manager for Commercial Lines Underwriting. This role involves leading a team of underwriters, ensuring compliance with corporate objectives, and developing strategic plans to drive growth and profitability. The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of experience in commercial underwriting and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a focus on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Paid time off

Pension and benefits

Health programs

Flexible work options

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a Commercial underwriting leadership position.
• Experience with complex, multi-line accounts.
• CIP or CRM designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Property/Casualty underwriters to ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement commercial underwriting strategic plans.
• Manage performance, recruit and select talent.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Exceptional client service

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration or similar

Job description

Company: Sovereign General
Department: SOV - Commercial UW
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/theserole(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance company, Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

Sovereign Insurance is looking for a growth minded individual to fill the position of Senior Manager, Commercial Lines Underwriting based in Calgary. The successful candidate will lead a team of Property/Casualty underwriters to ensure compliance with corporate underwriting philosophies and corporate profitability objectives.

Creating solutions and supporting positive outcomes for both internal company stakeholders and external broker and client partnerships will be key. Strong communication, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills are essential as is your positivity, enthusiasm and ability to provide exceptional service to influence and inspire others.

How you will create impact:

• Developing, implementing and ensuring that the commercial underwriting strategic plans and associated budgets are met.
• Providing direction, guidance and technical support to underwriters, while monitoring the quality of business written through regular audits and referrals.
• Support for the underwriting of large and/or complex accounts while liaising with both internal and external business partners as required.
• Engagement with our valued Brokerages and their leadership on a regular basis to achieve growth and profitability plans
• Implementing technological and procedural change on workflow, and staff.
• Coaching and developing a team, recruiting and selecting talent, managing and rewarding performance, and fostering an agile culture to deliver on strategic objectives.

How you will succeed:

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
• You ensure your day-to-day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
• You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

To join our team:

• Post-secondary education in business administration, or similar, preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a Commercial underwriting leadership position with an emphasis on complex, multi-line accounts.
• Experience with Construction, Energy and Resources, Manufacturing and Wholesale, Warehousing Transport risks will be valued.
• Exposure to development and implementation of continuous improvement to system, processes, and products.
• Possession of CIP or CRM designation is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
• An organizational commitment to sustainability and charitable giving; positively impacting the social, environmental and economic well-being of Canadian businesses, families and communities.