Underwriting Enablement Lead, Personal Lines (AI & Automation)

Wawanesa Insurance; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual insurer is seeking an Underwriting Enablement Program Manager to drive national initiatives in underwriting operations. This position focuses on digital transformation, automating processes, and improving efficiency. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in property and casualty underwriting and a relevant post-secondary degree. The role embraces a hybrid work model and offers a salary range of $100,000 to $130,000 CAD, alongside various employee benefits including annual bonus plans and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Generous vacation time

Pension plan

Premium free benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in property and casualty underwriting.
• Ability to influence and build trust across teams without direct authority.
• Exceptional communication skills with varied audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute national initiatives that improve underwriting operations.
• Drive adoption of AI and automation technologies.
• Analyze workflow challenges and recommend process improvements.
• Develop educational materials for digital workflows.

Skills

Process improvement

Operational excellence

Strong negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical abilities

Time management

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Post‑secondary degree (CIP and CRM or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

A leading mutual insurer is seeking an Underwriting Enablement Program Manager to drive national initiatives in underwriting operations. This position focuses on digital transformation, automating processes, and improving efficiency. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in property and casualty underwriting and a relevant post-secondary degree. The role embraces a hybrid work model and offers a salary range of $100,000 to $130,000 CAD, alongside various employee benefits including annual bonus plans and professional development opportunities.