Job Opportunities Manager, Underwriting Enablement Commercial Lines
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Job Summary
Job ID:10336
Employment Type:New Role
Work Environment: We 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 may work from any of the following locations: Toronto (North York) ON
Working Business Language: English.
Salary: At Wawanesa salary is only one component of a holistic comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our addition to salary full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time personal days premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors including but not limited to: your work location local labour market conditions external market salary data internal pay equity and the knowledge skills experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $130000 - $155000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
Founded in 1896 The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canadas largest mutual insurers 100% owned by its members with more than $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Winnipeg Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada and Western Financial Group a leading national distributor of personal and business March of 2026 Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy.
Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.8 million members and we are home to more than 3000 employees across Canada. The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities donating more than $4 million annually to charitable organizations including more than $2 million each year in support of people on the front lines of climate change. Learn more at .
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.
The Manager Underwriting Enablement Commercial Lines is responsible for leading national initiatives that align with enterprise priorities and elevate underwriting operations by bringing together deep underwriting expertise technology integration learning and capability development and execution of modernization initiatives. The Manager will lead a high-performing team focused on identifying opportunities connecting appropriate stakeholders and translating business needs into practical solutions that ensures an integrated approach to talent learning knowledge tools and technology.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of national initiatives that align with enterprise priorities and enhance underwriting operations.
- Monitor initiative performance including improvements in efficiency accuracy and speed achieved through technology automation and digital capabilities.
- Drive the adoption of improved tools processes insights AI automation and digital capabilities that enhance the underwriting experience data-driven decision making and support Commercial Lines modernization objectives.
- Serve as a trusted strategic partner to underwriting and operational leaders by identifying opportunities to strengthen underwriting effectiveness and support business priorities.
- Support Commercial Lines underwriting effectiveness by translating appetite governance workflow and best-practice expectations into practical tools training coaching and process improvements that strengthen consistency capability and adoption across underwriting teams.
- Translate business needs into practical solutions by connecting the appropriate resources coordinating across stakeholders and supporting effective implementation of initiatives.
- Lead a team that builds sustainable underwriting capability through targeted learning communications coaching curriculum development knowledge management and resources that simplify complex topics.
- Drive greater consistency in underwriting practices decision-making and application of appetite across Commercial Lines.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the underwriting community.
- Leverage operational and underwriting insights to identify trends opportunities and areas for improvement in tools processes knowledge and capability.
- Coordinate with Learning & Development Technology operational leaders and other supporting teams to ensure an integrated approach to underwriting talent learning knowledge tools and technology.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in property and casualty underwriting with at least 3 years in leadership capacity preferred.
- Post-secondary degree (completed CIP and CRM or equivalent Property and Casualty Industry Designation considered an asset).
- Proven leadership ability to influence build trust and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority combined with strong negotiation skills to gain alignment.
- Strong background in process improvement operational excellence and workflow design.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for varied audiences.
- Advances business acumen with demonstrated analytics problem-solving and strategic execution capabilities.
- Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word); familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) is an asset.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
Diversity Equity Inclusion& Belonging
At Wawanesa we are committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people this is supported by having a representative workforce.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including racialized persons women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of the 2SLGBTQIA community gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process please reach out in confidence to .
All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas .
Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen assess or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.
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About Company
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