Underwriting Manager: Lead Growth & Team Development

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

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