[Hiring] Manager, Commercial Underwriting @Talent Acquisition Team at Westland Insurance. Text reply only.

Role Description

Agile Underwriting Solutions (Agile) has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Commercial Underwriting leading our Ontario Region. This is a remote based position, open to candidates in the Greater Toronto Area. We are seeking an experienced underwriting professional with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage teams, broker relationships, and underwriting performance.

As Manager, Commercial Underwriting, you’ll shape the success of our Ontario operations by leading, developing, and empowering a team of underwriters while driving strong broker relationships and profitable results. In this role, you’ll influence key decisions, optimize processes, and help build a high-performing, future-ready team.

• Lead, manage, and develop the underwriting team to deliver strong client service, satisfaction, and retention
• Oversee sales and underwriting performance, including renewal retention, rate adequacy, cross-selling, and upselling
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive profitability and operational success
• Lead regular team meetings and ensure execution of key initiatives and action items
• Support claims resolution and collaborate with internal stakeholders on complex or escalated issues
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency
• Lead employee attraction, engagement, retention, and development to build a high-performing team
• Support organizational change initiatives and promote adaptability across the team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience, including at least 2 years in a people management role
• CIP or FCIP designation required; undergraduate degree preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Solid business acumen with a deep understanding of underwriting performance drivers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a solution-based approach to client service
• Strong organizational skills, accountability, and attention to detail
• Proven ability to lead teams through high-growth, evolving environments, driving transformation while delivering strong underwriting results and profitable growth

Requirements

• The expected hiring range for this role is $92,800 to $116,000.
• Agile offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program.

Benefits

• High-growth company environment with great opportunity for development
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
• Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you