Underwriting Manager, Commercial Insurance (P&C)

Chubb; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Toronto is seeking an Underwriting Manager for Commercial Insurance. The role requires managing the profitability and growth of the insurance book, along with overseeing and developing a team of underwriters. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the insurance sector, strong leadership skills, and an ability to execute sales strategies effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of insurance industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge of middle market P&C products.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total premium, retention, and profitability.
• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies.
• Provide ongoing coaching and career counseling for staff.

Skills

Insurance industry experience

Leadership skills

Technical underwriting

Sales and marketing skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Underwriting Manager, Commercial Insurance (P&C) at Chubb. The CI Underwriting Manager is responsible for the profitability, growth, distribution, and sales management of the Commercial Insurance book of business. This role includes staff management, including hiring, retention, and performance management of multiple multiline underwriters, along with training, coaching and mentoring related to technical skills, sales and marketing acumen. The CI Underwriting Manager will oversee the local team and collaborate with Territory Underwriting Managers (TUMs) and Lines of Business to meet growth and profitability objectives.

Key Objective

The Commercial Insurance (CI) Underwriting Manager oversees profitability, growth, distribution, and sales management of the CI book, and leads staff development and performance management to achieve business objectives in collaboration with senior partners.

Major Responsibilities

Profit and Growth :

• Oversee total premium, retention, profitability and expense management.


• Execute underwriting strategies for new and renewal business, including catastrophe and product management.


• Ensure CI underwriting excellence through adherence to strategies, authority, and satisfactory audit results.


• Manage the underwriting referral process and coordinate accounts outside of branch authority.

Sales and Distribution :

• Assess the territory to identify opportunities across all CI segments, based on industries in the Central Region.


• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to effectively position CI products and services.


• Collaborate with the Toronto Branch Manager to strategically leverage producer relationships.


• Manage producer activities, increase marketplace visibility, and coordinate travel and resources for the CI team.


• Foster customer focus through stewardship and direct customer engagement.

Staff Development and Leadership :

• Oversee performance management processes, including timely performance reviews, compensation planning, and implementation of performance management as needed.


• Provide ongoing coaching, career counseling and skill development for CI staff.


• Promote and maintain a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of insurance industry experience.


• Strong working knowledge of middle market P&C products and strategies.


• Experience managing field distribution (brokers, regional agents, independent agents, and aggregators).


• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, including experience managing team leads or other people managers.


• Strong technical underwriting background.


• Proven marketing and sales skills with the ability to build strategic relationships.


• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities with flexibility and adaptability.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity: At Chubb we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, Chubb will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Distribution


• Industries: Insurance and Business Consulting and Services