Supervisor, Commercial P&C Underwriter - Ontario, Canada - Wawanesa Insurance

Wawanesa Insurance

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Ontario, Canada

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Description

Date:
Nov 29, 2023

Location:
Ontario, CA

Company:
Wawanesa Insurance

Job ID:7303

Working Business Language:
English

At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a flexible hybrid work environment where our employees may have the flexibility to work from the office, hybrid or remote.

You may work from any of the following location:
Ontario

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview:

Working under mínimal supervision, the Underwriting Supervisor - Commercial Lines is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the underwriting team while ensuring profitable risk selection.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and mentorship through coaching and feedback to communicate expectations for employee performance and facilitate sessions for the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
Monitor the performance and workload of the team's portfolio using computer software to ensure company benchmarks are met and lead periodic reviews for quality assurance purposes.
Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and underwriting guidelines.
Identify and recommend policy and process changes to support product development, increase efficiency and provide superior service.
Perform employee performance reviews and interview potential new employees.
Communicate decisions, and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
Support the development and implementation of business change for both short and long term direction.
Analyze risk and recommend an informed course of action.
Consult with Management on underwriting and staffing issues.
Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum three years' experience in a leadership role supporting the development of others.
Five years Property and Casualty industry experience
Postsecondary education or related business experience.
Completed a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong leadership skills to positively influence team members and provide direction.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
Excellent analytical and problem solving with the ability to select and implement best solutions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
Excellent decision making skills with the ability to provide justification.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong ability to multitask and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.

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Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers
for 2023 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work

Wawanesa provides its employees with a
respectful,
challenging and
rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company's goals.

Our full-time permanent employees are provided with
highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, generous vacation allowance, leave top up, annual bonus plan, premium free benefits and a pension plan).

Wawanesa provides a
stable environment for its employees in today's challenging markets.