Manager, Commercial Underwriting
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of underwriting experience, including at least 2 years in a people management role
- CIP or FCIP designation required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate degree preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
