Supervisor, Underwriting - Personal Lines (P&C)

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.

• 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.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
• Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure.

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