Manager, UW

  • 40869
  • Non-Life - Underwriting
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  • Ontario, Canada
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  • Apr 10, 2024
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • · Manage portfolio to meet financial goals (per plan).
  • · Make high-quality underwriting decisions (support financial targets, align with plan).
  • · Build & maintain efficient underwriting processes (aligned with plan).
  • · Foster a culture of accountability & good decision-making in underwriting.
  • · Secure corporate reinsurance.
  • · Continuously improve workflows & best practices.
  • · Empower team for quality decisions & minimize errors.
  • · Optimize underwriter & broker authority levels for frontline decision-making.
  • · Analyze portfolio trends & prepare reports (action plans as needed).
  • · Manage broker/agent rehabilitation efforts.
  • · Develop & update underwriting guidelines (align with financial goals).
  • · Handle complex underwriting referrals.
  • · Provide market insights & research on trends & issues.
  • · Guide team to support core underwriting strategy.
  • · Delegate & monitor underwriting authority effectively.
  • · Train & develop team to enhance decision-making quality.
  • · Develop & update competitive products & pricing (align with strategy).
  • · Define & refine underwriting appetite & target market (financial goals).
  • · Communicate market strategies & ensure implementation by underwriters.
  • · Recommend underwriting/claims improvements & pricing changes.
  • · Support leadership on special projects & strategic initiatives.
  • · Manage information systems & recommend process improvements.
  • · Lead special projects & support new technology initiatives.
  • · Manage performance (hiring, promotions, discipline).
  • · Understand policy coverages & identify coverage gaps/exposures.
  • · Ensure compliance with legal & social influences on product line.
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QUALIFICATIONS
  • · 10-15 years of experience
  • · CIP designation
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