Underwriting Manager

Omia; Goderich; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Pension plan

Professional development support

Job summary

West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company in Goderich, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead our underwriting department and drive profitable growth across personal, farm and commercial lines. The role combines strong underwriting discipline with a customer-focused approach and strategic company initiatives.

You will coach and develop staff, foster broker relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to product development while acting as a key member of the

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive underwriting experience in the property and casualty industry.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience.
• Strong broker relationships and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and risk assessment abilities.
• CIP designation or working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management to underwriting staff.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment.
• Oversee and monitor underwriting activities for guideline and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain underwriting standards to support portfolio profitability and growth.
• Support broker and agent relationships and product development.
• Participate in strategic planning and internal committees.

Skills

Leadership

Broker relationships

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Underwriting knowledge

Education

CIP Designation

Tools

Insurance management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Underwriting Manager Position

Location

Goderich, Ontario

Reports To

Director of Operations

Employment Type

Full-Time

About Us

At West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional insurance solutions and personalized service to our policyholders and broker and agent partners. As a Mutual insurance company, we are committed to protecting our communities while maintaining the financial strength and stability our members depend on.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Underwriting Manager to lead our underwriting operations and contribute to the continued growth and profitability of our organization.

Position Summary

The Underwriting Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and performance of the underwriting department. This role requires underwriting expertise, oversees underwriting authority and guidelines, supports broker and agent relationships, and ensures profitable growth across personal, farm and commercial lines.

The successful candidate will balance sound underwriting discipline with a customer-focused approach while supporting strategic company initiatives and fostering a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management to underwriting staff.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment.
• Support employee development through training and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Oversee and monitor underwriting activities to ensure consistency with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain underwriting standards that support portfolio profitability and sustainable growth.
• Analyze underwriting results and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Assist with reinsurance submissions and underwriting audits as required.
• Contribute to strategic planning and corporate initiatives.
• Support product development and underwriting innovation.
• Participate on internal committees and special projects.
• Act as a key member of the management team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive underwriting experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of personal, farm and commercial insurance products.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and risk assessment skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong broker relationships.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with insurance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• CIP Designation or working toward it

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package ranging from $85,000 to $130,000
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Pension plan.
• Professional development support

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation.