Vice president, commercial lines

Impact Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Impact Recruitment in Vancouver is seeking a Vice President of Commercial Lines to drive strategic growth, foster innovation, and lead a talented team of marketers within an established brokerage with over 40 years of operation.

This in-office role in Vancouver requires proven leadership, effective renewal negotiations, and a vision for expanding into new sectors while strengthening client relationships and guiding the commercial line team of the branch.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of expertise in commercial insurance.
• Experience managing books in transportation, manufacturing, construction, or related sectors.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Level 2 license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6-7 marketers and collaborate with senior staff to set strategic initiatives.
• Oversee renewal processes, guiding large accounts and developing proactive engagement plans.
• Negotiate complex renewals with insurers to maximize retention and profitability.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across the team.
• Develop new business and diversify the portfolio beyond traditional sectors.
• Serve as a strategic thought leader, identifying market trends and providing actionable solutions.

Job description

Step into a leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of the commercial insurance team!

We are working with an established Vancouver based brokerage, with over 40 years of operation.

As the Vice President of Commercial Lines, you will drive strategic growth, foster innovation, and lead a talented team of marketers. Your leadership will be essential in strengthening existing client relationships and expanding into new sectors, while growing the commercial line team of the branch.

This is an in-office role in Vancouver

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6-7 marketers and collaborate with senior staff to set and execute strategic initiatives.
• Oversee renewal processes, providing guidance on large accounts and developing plans for proactive engagement.
• Negotiate complex renewals and resolve issues with insurers, ensuring maximum retention and profitability.
• Drive process improvements, accountability, and operational efficiency across the team.
• Develop new business, pursue promising market opportunities, and diversify the portfolio beyond traditional sectors.
• Serve as a strategic thought leader, identifying market trends and recommending actionable solutions to maximize performance.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of expertise in commercial insurance, with a history of managing books in transportation, manufacturing, construction, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, foster business development, and handle complex negotiations.
• Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with senior staff and clients.
• Level 2 license

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus potential based on performance and company growth
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Standard paid time off and sick leaves
• Opportunities for professional development and industry certifications
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.