Underwriting Director, Commercial Mid-Market (Central Region)

CNA Insurance; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Underwriting Manager to oversee underwriting teams, develop effective strategies, and maintain key broker relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of experience in technical underwriting management and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. This role promises a dynamic work environment and a commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight to ten years of senior technical underwriting and management experience.
• Proven track record of results.

Responsibilities

• Directs work activities and manages subordinate staff performance.
• Coaches and develops underwriters and leads training.
• Implements underwriting policy and business strategy.
• Markets products through brokerage relationships.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Analytical skills

Insurance knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

MBA or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Directs work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
• Coaches, leads, and develops underwriters and directs the development of underwriting training.
• Participates with senior management in the development and implementation of underwriting policy, marketing, and business strategy.
• Develops and implements operating plans to enhance the business and meet strategic objectives.
• Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
• Markets products and services to drive business through the brokerage community.
• Develops and maintains broker relationships to ensure positive and profitable outcomes.
• Reports business progress to senior management.
• Keeps current on provincial and federal issues, regulations, industry activity, and trends.
• Represents the company in industry trade groups.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead, coach, and develop an underwriting group.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
• Senior-level technical underwriting and people management skills.
• Strong knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage key strategic initiatives and deliver results.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in resolving unique, complex, and challenging business problems.
• Provides input for setting long-term goals and objectives of the assigned business sub-function.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education and Experience

• MBA or equivalent experience; professional designations preferred.
• Typically, a minimum of eight to ten years of senior technical underwriting and management experience with a proven track record of results.

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