Senior Manager, Commercial Underwriting

Sovereign Insurance; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Manager for Commercial Lines Underwriting in Calgary. The role involves leading a team of underwriters, ensuring compliance with underwriting philosophies, and fostering relationships with brokers. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in commercial underwriting. A competitive total rewards package and a hybrid work model are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Physical and mental health programs

Flexible work options

Commitment to sustainability and charitable giving

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial underwriting strategic plans.
• Provide guidance and support to underwriters.
• Manage relationships with brokerages to achieve growth.
• Implement technological and procedural changes.
• Coach and develop team members to meet strategic objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Positivity and enthusiasm

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration

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/these role(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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Success Criteria

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.