Vice President Broker Distribution

Gore Mutual Insurance•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better. Effective January 1, 2026, Gore has joined Beneva—the country’s largest mutual insurance company—as part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026, Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance, Beneva’s Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance, creating a stronger, more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long-term stability. Every decision and investment remains anchored in long-term benefits to customers, members, and communities. Come join us. Reporting to the EVP, P&C Ontario & West, the Vice President, Broker Distribution is responsible for shaping and executing Gore Insurance Company’s broker distribution strategy to drive profitable growth, deepen broker partnerships, and strengthen our position as a leading insurer in the broker channel. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will translate enterprise priorities into market-leading distribution strategies, influence business decisions, and drive performance across a national broker network. You will lead a team of distribution leaders while partnering closely with Underwriting, Claims, Product, Marketing, Technology, Operations, and Finance to deliver exceptional broker experiences; and sustainable business results.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience within the P&C insurance industry.
Proven success leading broker distribution, sales, or business development functions.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver enterprise growth strategies.
Extensive experience managing executive-level broker relationships and strategic partnerships.
Strong business acumen with experience managing performance, budgets, and profitability.
Track record of influencing senior stakeholders, leading change, and delivering results through others.
Strategic leadership and execution
Distribution and sales excellence
Broker relationship management
Financial and commercial acumen
Change leadership and transformation
Data-driven decision making
Executive presence and influence
Talent development and succession planning
Collaboration and stakeholder management

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced executive leadership education
CIP, FCIP, CAIB, CRM, or equivalent industry designation

Responsibilities

Develop and execute broker distribution strategies aligned to enterprise objectives.
Drive profitable growth, retention, and broker engagement outcomes.
Identify market opportunities, emerging trends, and strategic partnerships.
Establish distribution priorities, segmentation strategies, and growth plans.
Monitor business performance and adapt strategies to achieve results.
Build executive-level relationships with key broker partners and industry stakeholders.
Serve as executive sponsor for strategic broker partnerships.
Champion Gore Mutual's value proposition in the broker market.
Represent the organization at industry events, associations, and leadership forums.
Lead resolution of complex broker relationship matters and drive long-term partnership success.
Set the strategic direction for broker profitability and portfolio performance.
Ensure alignment between distribution strategies and underwriting objectives.
Oversee major broker appointments, strategic agreements, and portfolio initiatives.
Leverage market intelligence and competitive insights to inform decision-making.
Foster accountability for business results across the distribution leadership team.
Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of leaders.
Build organizational capability, succession pipelines, and future talent.
Lead transformational initiatives that enhance effectiveness and performance.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Shape Gore Mutual's broker engagement and enablement strategy.
Drive adoption of digital tools, products, and service capabilities.
Partner across the enterprise to elevate the broker experience.
Use broker feedback and insights to continuously improve performance and engagement.