Underwriting Support Manager

Pitcher & Doyle; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the underwriting industry is seeking an Underwriting Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves training staff, optimizing processes, and driving strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive underwriting experience, effective leadership skills, and a commitment to innovation and improvement.

Benefits

100% tuition reimbursement for relevant courses

Professional development courses and designations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of underwriting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles and insurance regulations.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the underwriting process to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Develop and implement workflows for profitability and growth.
• Coach and develop Underwriting Assistants.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Education

CIP or CRM Designation

Tools

Underwriting Technology

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

• Professional Development Courses & Designations
• 100% tuition re-imbursement for business relevant courses and training

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Pitcher & Doyle, this role supports the underwriting department by overseeing daily operations, supervising a team of underwriting assistants, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role also involves training staff, optimizing processes, and collaborating with other departments to meet business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership and Strategy :

• Develop and implement underwriting workflows and strategies to achieve profitability and growth objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align underwriting operations with the company’s strategic goals.
• Coach and develop Underwriting Assistants, providing technical guidance on broker service and underwriting workflows.

Underwriting Operations :

• Oversee the underwriting process to ensure adherence to company guidelines and regulatory requirements including internal audit.
• Ensure accurate premium calculations, timely policy issuance, and resolution of billing issues in coordination with finance and operations.

Innovation and Improvement :

• Identify opportunities to enhance underwriting processes through technology, analytics, and training.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain a competitive edge.
• Drive process improvements and support innovation initiatives to enhance underwriting efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.

Collaboration and Communication :

• Work closely with the Underwriting Manager on workflows, efficiencies and overall development to drive organic growth.
• Communicate effectively with brokers, agents, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure alignment on underwriting decisions.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to executive leadership on underwriting performance and regulatory matters

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum of 5-7 years of underwriting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk management, and insurance regulations.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to inspire and lead teams.
• Experience with underwriting technology and data analytics tools is a plus.
• CIP and or CRM Designation or working towards is an asset
• In-depth technical knowledge and experience working in property, casualty and specialty lines.
• Dealership / Garage lines and programs experience is an asset.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

Navacord is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.