Supervisor, Underwriting - Personal Lines

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Supervisor, Underwriting - Personal Lines

Location: Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid), CA Wawanesa, MB (Hybrid), CA Manitoba, CA

Job ID: 8161 

Working Business Language : English 

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In 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: $75,000- $85,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply. 

About Us
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to 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 work . You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB or Wawanesa, MB.
 

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com. 

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.
 

Working under minimal supervision, the Underwriting Supervisor - Personal Lines is responsible for providing leadership to a personal lines underwriting team while overseeing the daily operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship through coaching and feedback to communicate expectations for employee performance and facilitate sessions for the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for employee development, providing support and mentorship to employees
• Work in collaboration with Underwriting Excellence to ensure adherence to policies, procedures and underwriting guidelines.
• Perform employee performance reviews and interview potential new employees.
• Communicate decisions and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner.
• Influence team members in a positive manner and support the development and implementation of business change for both short- and long-term direction effectively working towards team goals
• Consult with Management on underwriting and staffing issues.
• Actively participate in department strategic planning including goal setting 
• Participate in Large Loss Reviews, providing feedback and recommendations on underwriting decisions
• Foster positive working relationships with internal and external parties, including networking at industry events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years Property and Casualty industry experience
• Post-secondary education or related business experience.
• Completed a Property and Casualty Industry Designation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership skills to positively influence team members and provide direction.
• Prior leadership experience is a strong asset
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and comprehensively.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving with the ability to select and implement best solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a convincing manner.
• Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to provide justification.
• Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure. 
• Ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
• Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers , a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, [email protected] . 

If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.