Unit Manager, Commercial Lines Irca - Toronto, Canada - Intact

Intact

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

From coast-to-coast, our inspiring colleagues are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

With our team, you'll bring this purpose to life every day by living our Values, being open to change, and pursuing your goals.

In return, we'll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts - the best the industry has to offer.

You'll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can help shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role
We're looking for a
Unit Manager to join our growing team for a one year contract/secondment

What you'll do here:

Develop, recommend, and implement leadership strategies, organizational structure, and processes/technology improvement initiatives
Coach underwriters and assists in negotiating with brokers on more complex and/or larger risks and problem accounts.
Quote, negotiate and authorizes the acceptance of complex new business, renewals, and endorsements.
Train brokers and underwriting staff on underwriting matters.
Provide effective leadership by continuously keeping staff informed on changes/results and share responsibility for the overall performance, productivity and engagement of team members.
Assist with the development of recommendations for rating and product changes.
Audit policies to ensure adherence to company standards.
Communicate on a regular basis with the commercial managers in key brokerage offices on accounts, plans, and/or results.
Liaise with and uses Business Development Managers to reinforce and/or facilitate the desired effects to the broker's portfolio performance.
Develop and manages effective working relationships with brokers, staff, and other departments.
Promote companies' products through information sessions with brokers.
Establish and maintain service levels by organizing and/or monitoring work flow and setting priorities to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
Participate in the establishment of premium and loss ratio targets. Assists with the development of the unit's expense budget.

What you bring to the table:

Post secondary degree from University or College diploma
Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
Experience in coaching and developing staff
Demonstrates the Leadership Success Factors
Proven leadership skills
Completed or are working toward a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation (preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff and brokers
Outstanding organizational and time management skills and capable of working in a fastpaced environment
Strong analytical skills and a high attention to detail

What we offer
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day.

Here is some of what you can expect as a temporary member of our team:

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employeeled networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities.
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity.

We'll work with you to meet your needs.