Co-operators

Supervisor, Underwriting

Co-operators • $72K — $121K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant insurance experience or equivalent work experience
  • Post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce or related field
  • Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation required
  • Strong knowledge of insurance products and processes
  • Proven leadership experience in mentoring and coaching staff

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and guidance to Underwriting Operations Leads and team members
  • Develop and monitor unit plans that align with strategic goals
  • Manage departmental budget expenditures effectively
  • Ensure consistent underwriting decision-making across product lines
  • Coach, recruit, and develop team members to achieve objectives

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities for career growth
  • Flexible work options to accommodate personal needs
  • Wellness programs for physical and mental health
  • Volunteer opportunities to engage with the community
Full Job Description
Company: CGIC
Department: Farm UW
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.

As the Supervisor, Underwriting you will provide functional expertise and guidance to Underwriting Operations Leads, Underwriters and Underwriting Specialists. You will manage and support your teams while developing and implementing strategic plans to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department.

How you will create impact:

  • Providing leadership to manage change effectively and ensure a positive, supportive and professional work environment.
  • Developing, implementing and monitoring unit plans, goals, priorities and schedules that are aligned with organizational and departmental strategic goals.
  • Contributing to the development and management of expenditures within a department budget by developing plans to achieve financial goals.
  • Ensuring that underwriting decision-making processes and consultations across all product lines is consistent and considerate of client profitability and growth expectations.
  • Coaching and developing your team, recruiting and selecting talent, recognizing achievements, and managing performance, to develop an agile team and achieve department objectives.


To join our team:

  • You have five years successful related insurance experience or related work experience.
  • You have a post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
  • Have the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is a requirement.
  • Having strong knowledge of insurance products, processes and practices is a requirement.
  • You have strong knowledge and experience in leading, mentoring, coaching, and contributing to the development of staff.


How you will succeed:

  • You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
  • You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
  • You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team's work with organizational goals.
  • You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
  • You use critical thinking to guide decision making.


What you need to know:

  • You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  • You will travel occasionally.
  • This role may involve direct contact with clients and/or service providers in their environment.
  • As a leader, strict confidentiality is required with respect to sensitive matters and employees' personal information.


What's in it for you?

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
  • A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.


Salary information

Expected salary $72,847.00to$121,411.00CAD

Salary placement

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Incentive/Variable pay

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

About Co-operators

Co-operators provides auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, commercial insurance, farm insurance, and group insurance, as well as investment products and property development. They provide travel-related insurance products, hospital and medical coverage, accidental death and dismemberment, vehicle replacement, and hospital and medical coverage insurance.

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There has never been a better time to join the dynamic team at Co-operators, a leading company renowned for its commitment to community and sustainability.

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Join Co-operators' top-tier team to assist some of the most respected and well-known businesses in navigating their paths to growth and innovation. At Co-operators, the fusion of technology, industry expertise, and leadership in sustainability shapes a unique marketplace position. Engage with a diverse team of business and sustainability advisors to help clients through their transformative journeys. Collaborate with a robust group of professionals dedicated to pioneering change and promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry.

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
* Ladders Estimates

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