AVP, Risk Control
AVP, Risk Control
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Job Description
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there.At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
Leadership position responsible for the direction management and oversight of the Risk Control function within Canada. Directs the development and implementation of strategic and operational objectives for Risk Control in accordance with the companys strategic objectives and Global Risk ControlJOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Drives implementation of strategic and operational objectives with significant impact on the short and long-term success of Risk Control in Canada by collaborating with key stakeholders as needed.
- Partners with senior management Underwriting and other internal departments to develop and monitor the implementation of strategic objectives and projects for the Risk Control function.
- Maintains strong relationships with internal and external business partners to create a collaborative environment promote products and services and pursue market opportunities.
- Leads directs and has full management accountability for staff in Canada with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
- Develops and delivers Risk Control training educational materials and seminars for existing staff and or clients.
- Identifies scope of Risk Control services products and marketing initiatives to align with the underwriting strategy for product line or segments available in Canada. Includes providing overall direction and support for the development of identified services products and marketing activities.
- Directs development implementation and continuous review of Risk Control quality improvement programs.
- Represent the company through speaking engagements faculty appointments industry conferences and authored materials.
- Develops distinctive and winning strategies and drives continuous improvement in both internal operational efficiencies and external client services to optimize resource utilization and deliver a positive impact on corporate results.
- Advises region customer segment distribution staff and product line management of emerging Risk Control property casualty and equipment breakdown issues.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
In all responsibilities and interactions all employees are expected to adopt and align with CNAs Winning Behaviours to be externally focused accountable collaborative innovative inclusive and continuously learning.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- In-depth technical knowledge of theories and practices of insurance risk control and working knowledge in related field of property and casualty.
- Advanced communication skills which are critical to building consensus across area of influence external and/or internal business partners within scope of responsibility team and/or matrix environment.
- Strong leadership and management skills demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
- Strong sales and marketing skills.
- Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving significant problems within scope of responsibility.
- Ability to mentor and coach others for high performance.
- In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry its products and services.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
Education and Experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in safety health engineering or related discipline or equivalent.
- 10 years related field risk control experience with 5 years of management experience.
- Applicable certifications preferred.
- Experience in property/casualty and equipment breakdown in the manufacturing power generation and mining industries
At CNA we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
