AVP, Commercial Underwriting Operations
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Job Description
AVP Commercial Underwriting Operations
Type: Hybrid Full-Time
About Our Client
Our client is a globally recognized leader in property and casualty insurance with a strong and growing presence across Canada. Known for delivering innovative tailored solutions to mid-size and large commercial clients the organization combines deep underwriting expertise with a collaborative people-first culture.
With decades of experience in the Canadian market and the backing of a Fortune 100 global network they have built a reputation for technical excellence financial strength and a commitment to helping businesses navigate complex risks with confidence. Their success is driven by a clear mission: to empower progress by protecting what matters mostsupported by a culture that values integrity inclusion and continuous improvement.
What sets this opportunity apart is the chance to shape and elevate underwriting operations at scale. This role sits at the intersection of strategy technology and executionoffering a unique platform to influence operational excellence enhance broker and client experience and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
As the AVP Commercial Underwriting Operations you will lead the strategy execution and continuous improvement of underwriting operations across the commercial business. Your focus will be on building a best-in-class operating model that enhances efficiency supports underwriting excellence and enables profitable growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Operational Strategy & Execution:
o Develop and implement a national underwriting operations strategy aligned with business objectives driving consistency scalability and efficiency across regions.
o Lead initiatives that enhance workflows streamline processes and improve service delivery for both internal stakeholders and broker partners.
Team Leadership & Talent Development:
o Build mentor and lead high-performing underwriting operations teams fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous learning.
o Oversee recruitment performance management and professional development to ensure strong bench strength and technical capability.
Process Optimization & Transformation:
o Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness through automation technology adoption and process redesign.
o Partner with technology analytics and underwriting leadership to implement tools and systems that enhance productivity and decision-making.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
o Work closely with underwriting distribution risk services and corporate functions to align priorities and support business growth.
o Act as a key liaison to ensure seamless coordination between operations and underwriting teams enabling superior broker and client experiences.
Performance & Portfolio Support:
o Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to service levels productivity and operational quality.
o Support underwriting teams in achieving profitability and growth targets by ensuring efficient operational support and data integrity.
Governance & Continuous Improvement:
o Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines regulatory requirements and internal controls through audit and quality assurance processes.
o Champion a culture of continuous improvement leveraging data and insights to refine operations and drive measurable outcomes.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role candidates should demonstrate the following:
Education & Experience:
o Post-secondary education in Business Finance or a related field is preferred.
o 10 years of experience in commercial insurance with a strong background in underwriting operations or underwriting leadership.
Technical Skills:
o Strong understanding of commercial underwriting processes multi-line insurance products and operational workflows.
o Experience with underwriting systems workflow tools and data/analytics platforms; exposure to transformation or automation initiatives is an asset.
Key Competencies:
o Proven leadership ability with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
o Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution and problem-solving.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
o Results-driven mindset with a focus on operational excellence innovation and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
This role offers a competitive base salary in the range of $160000 $190000 complemented by a comprehensive benefits package performance-based incentives and opportunities for career advancement within a globally respected organization.
Apply Today
Please submit your resume directly to Alana Tarchuk via email at referencing Job ID: 84227
About Us
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