Underwriting Manager - Commercial Property
Underwriting Manager - Commercial Property
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Underwriting Manager Commercial Property
Vancouver BC InOffice FullTime
About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic privately owned insurance intermediary with a strong presence in the Canadian marketplace particularly known for their leadership in commercial and specialty underwriting. Operating with agility and independence theyve built a reputation for offering tailored solutions and empowering their team to think entrepreneurially.
With over four decades of expertise they have continually evolved to meet the changing needs of brokers and their clients across Canada. Their core valuesintegrity responsiveness and partnershipshape a workplace that rewards initiative fosters professional growth and champions team success.
This opportunity is ideal for a driven underwriting professional seeking to make a tangible impact in a highperformance environment. Youll have the chance to lead a collaborative team manage a profitable portfolio and influence strategic underwriting decisionsall within a supportive company culture that values autonomy and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
As the Underwriting Manager Commercial Property you will lead the growth and profitability of the property portfolio while mentoring and developing a skilled underwriting team. Your responsibilities will include:
Portfolio Management & Profitability:
Oversee the daytoday underwriting of commercial property accounts ensuring alignment with company guidelines and risk appetite.
Monitor the performance of the portfolio making datadriven decisions to ensure sustained profitability and compliance.
Leadership & Team Development:
Provide mentorship coaching and leadership to a team of underwriters and assistants to enhance their technical skills and decisionmaking abilities.
Promote a collaborative and highperforming team culture that aligns with company values.
Broker Relationship Management:
Maintain and build strong relationships with broker partners to support business development and service excellence.
Respond proactively to broker inquiries offering solutions that balance risk with opportunity.
Process Optimization & Innovation:
Identify opportunities to streamline underwriting processes and enhance service delivery through best practices and innovative tools.
Collaborate with senior leadership to refine underwriting strategies and contribute to product development initiatives.
Strategic Contribution:
Act as a key advisor in the development of underwriting guidelines appetite and reinsurance strategy.
Provide insights on market trends and competitor activity to support business planning and market positioning.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role candidates should demonstrate the following:
Education & Experience:
A degree in Business Risk Management or a related field is preferred.
510 years of commercial property underwriting experience with proven success in a leadership or mentoring capacity.
Technical Skills:
Advanced knowledge of commercial property underwriting and risk evaluation.
Proficiency with industry platforms and tools such as EPIC Policy Works or equivalent systems.
Key Competencies:
Strong analytical and decisionmaking skills with a detailoriented mindset.
Exceptional communication and relationshipbuilding abilities.
A proactive entrepreneurial approach with a passion for developing others and driving results.
Apply Today
Please submit your resume directly to Alana Tarchuk via email at referencing Job ID: 77707
About Us
Executrade is one of Western Canadas most comprehensive fullservice recruitment firms with over 50 years of expertise in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations.
We are proud to apply principles of diversity equity and inclusion in all our recruitment practices ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our commitment to these values enables us to match organizations with a diverse range of top talent fostering workplace cultures that thrive on innovation collaboration and respect.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
