Underwriting Manager or Underwriting Director, Commercial Mid-Market

Starr Underwriting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to direct an underwriting team, driving business results and profitability. This role involves coaching underwriters, developing strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with underwriting policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of insurance principles, and the ability to foster positive relationships within the brokerage community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a competitive salary package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of senior technical underwriting and management experience.
• Professional designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and develops a team of underwriters according to corporate strategy.
• Implements underwriting policy and develops broker relationships.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Insurance Knowledge

Problem Solving Skills

Creativity

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.

Leads and directs an underwriting team and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of a book of business. In conjunction with senior management, works within the highest assigned limits of authority. Has regional and/or industry segment scope of responsibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of a team of underwriters with a mix of experience levels 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 for enhancing the business and meeting strategic objectives.
• Reviews and directs the application of underwriting policy and pricing for all risks within an assigned book of business.
• Market 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/federal issues and regulations, industry activity and trends.

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 assigned business sub-function.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education and Experience:

• MBA or its equivalent in experience. Professional designations preferred.
• Typically a minimum of five- ten years of senior technical underwriting and management experience with a proven track record of results.
• People leadership experience is preferred.

In accordance with the Canadian requirement for transparency in job postings, we are pleased to provide the salary range for this position. The salary for this role in British Columbia ranges from $120,000to$155,000per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

At CNA, 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, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.