Supervisor, Underwriting - Calgary, Canada - Wawanesa Insurance

Wawanesa Insurance

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date:
Feb 13, 2024

Location:
Calgary, AB (Hybrid), CA Hybrid - Edmonton, AB, CA

Company:
Wawanesa Insurance

Job ID: 7630

Working Business Language:
English

At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work.

You may work from any of the following locations:
Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB

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 - Personal Lines is responsible for providing leadership to a personal lines underwriting team while overseeing the daily operations.

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.
Identify opportunities for employee development, providing support and mentorship to employees.
Work in collaboration with Underwriting Excellence to ensure adherence to policies, procedures and underwriting guidelines.
Perform employee performance reviews and interview potential new employees.
Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
Influence team members in a positive manner and support the development and implementation of business change for both short

- and long-term direction effectively working towards team goals.

Consult with Management on underwriting and staffing issues.
Actively participate in department strategic planning including goal setting
Participate in Large Loss Reviews, providing feedback and recommendations on underwriting decisions
Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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.
Prior leadership experience is a strong asset.
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 decisionmaking skills with the ability to provide justification.
Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.
Ability to multitask and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong ability to multitask and monitor progress to meet deadlines. Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.
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.