Team Lead, Commercial Underwriting

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day leadership and support to team members.

Serve as a subject matter expert for Hospitality underwriting.

Lead team performance through coaching, development, and performance appraisals.

Conduct risk assessments and underwriting tasks within established guidelines.

Coach brokers and enhance underwriting capabilities.

Maintain portfolio profitability through risk analysis and recommendations.

Negotiate policy terms and rates with clients.

Foster positive relationships with brokers and promote business development.

Ensure proper file documentation and technical knowledge development.

Support team innovation and collaboration.

Role Expectations:

Foster a collaborative team culture and provide constructive feedback.

Remove obstacles to team success.

Participate in hiring and talent development.

Lead the team to achieve business results and manage operational needs.

Define technical development priorities and identify training needs.

Requirements:

Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.

Thorough understanding of insurance industry operations and strategies.

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Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
One or more of the following designations: Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP), Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Canadian Risk Management (CRM)
7+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience
1+ years of Hospitality-specific commercial underwriting (Underwriting for liquor licensed restaurants, bars, food trucks, etc.).
3+ years of underwriting management experience (leading direct reports).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong broker negotiation skills

Brokering license (RIBO ideally)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.