President & Ceo

Waldheim, SK, Canada

Job Description


Our client is looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial business leader to take their organization to the next level and accelerate our growth by not only supporting the growth of the brokerages within their group, but also offering theirservices to external brokerages, agents, and family offices who are also dedicated to providing the best insurance options to clients. The successful candidate in this role is ultimately responsible to the policyholders of the mutual. This position will report to the board of directors (policyholder representatives) and be a very important part of the Executive Leadership Team.This position is based in Waldheim, Saskatchewan.The President/CEO will play a pivotal role in and be accountable for:Growing the Business:

  • Driving revenue by actively collaborating with and servicing both internal and external brokerages, agents, and other professional organizations on executing business opportunities.
  • Onboarding new brokerages in terms of how to optimally access services.
  • Ensuring client and advisor satisfaction and capitalizing on this success to actively obtain quality referrals and additional business.
  • Encouraging a culture that is principles-driven and always looking for opportunities to further help and provide services/products to clients and business partners.
Managing and Continuously Improving the Effectiveness of Operation/Company and Solutions provided:
  • Building on the robust processes that exist to achieve further optimization and scalability.
  • Overseeing operations and continuously improving both operational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Supporting the strong current culture of foundational values and focus on the high-level service that is currently provided by the existing teams.
  • Ensuring that the operation is providing exceptional and timely service to clients, advisors, and other professional organizations seeking our services by empowering team members.
  • Effectively managing and growing the talent base, empowering the professional staff to constantly improve and enhance their capabilities, upselling potential, and overall capabilities. Working with HR and the internal corporate teams to recruit, train, and onboard new talent quickly and effectively. Manage and motivate talent.
  • Maintain the \xe2\x80\x9cPeople First On Purpose\xe2\x80\x9d focus and direction
  • Closely monitoring key performance metrics, ensuring service quality, speed, and resources needed to efficiently and consistently meet and exceed established targets.
  • Continuously innovating and developing new services and capabilities to drive growth.
  • Proactively conducting strategic reviews for each client, ensuring seamless implementation of comprehensive service plans, to foster unrivaled customer satisfaction.
  • Meticulously maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements and adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Heading up any audits or related activity that comes from being in a regulated environment.
Ensuring the Mutual Satisfaction with our Strategic Partners/Providers:
  • Managing senior-level relationships with insurance providers, financial institutions, and professional services organizations who participate in the provision of our solutions.
  • Meeting preparation and reporting for the Board of directors
  • Preparing reports and information for the annual meeting of policyholders.
  • Solving issues and identifying opportunities with the various partners/providers.
  • Leading discussions and projects on new ideas and service expansion.
  • Effectively managing and nurturing strong relationships with insurance carriers and financial institutions.
  • Actively collaborating with carriers to review and optimize solutions and products, guaranteeing the best possible outcomes for our esteemed clients.
  • Identifying, investigating, and cultivating new options for insurance products and financing support, to further elevate our commitment to delivering best-in-class service.
  • Seamlessly coordinating with Managing General Agents (MGAs), identifying opportunities, and addressing market challenges, while effectively resolving any carrier-related issues.
The ideal candidate for this executive-level role:
  • Possesses a proven record of accomplishment in working with and growing large teams of professionals, complemented by a successful history of profit and loss management.
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is eager to implement new ideas and continuously pursue improvement.
  • Can inspire and motivate teams effectively with exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Education and Experience include:
  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration) or equivalent advanced degree is highly preferred, particularly with a focus on Finance, Risk Management, or Insurance.
  • Professional certifications such as FCIP (Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional) CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) & CRM (Canadian Risk Management Designation) are strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continued education through participation in industry-specific professional development courses, seminars, and workshops.
  • Strong finance and business acumen - experience in running a business or P&C organization.
  • Ability to implement and manage the organization with metrics that matter.Ability to both act in a strategic business-focused manner and at the same time roll up your sleeves and get things done/solve problems.
  • Focus on developing and leveraging talent.
  • Prior experience in building and maintaining successful customer relationships.
  • Exceptional communication skills - ability to translate ideas into concrete messages and actions.
  • Demonstrated effective collaboration among various stakeholders.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to play a central role in shaping the future of the organization. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the insurance industry and are driven by the pursuit of growth and excellence, we encourage you to apply.Aplin is an award-winning employment agency dedicated to connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and there are no fees to apply for our jobs or to engage with our recruiters in finding a new career. Companies hire us to help them expand and diversify their teams. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, which includes having the appropriate documentation, such as a work permit.

David Aplin Group

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2339203
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Waldheim, SK, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned