Job Description

We're Sandbox, a mutual insurance company built on the principles of creating, learning, growing, and having fun doing it. We've been around for over a century now, with a focus on one thing:

Delightfully Simple Insurance.

Sandbox is inclusive, engaging, and growing incredibly fast, so working with us is actually exciting! If you're ready for the next step in your career, join the Sandbox team!

As our Supervisor, Underwriting (Personal Lines), you will supervise all underwriting activities, and provides underwriting expertise, guidance, and advice to the Company. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the underwriting department, serves as a member of the management team and contributes to the development of corporate strategy and future planning

WHY YOU'LL WANT TO BUILD WITH US

Well, because Sandbox really is a sandbox -- a giant playground for grown-ups who want to laugh, be creative, work dynamically, and take on new opportunities. No matter who you are, Sandbox is an extraordinarily welcoming and giving place! Like, extra-extraordinarily. And it's all because of our people.

On top of our incredible culture and amazing people, we also offer a bunch of awesome perks, like:

Payday Perks: Competitive annual salary! Level Up: Tons of opportunities for professional development - on us Health & Wellness: Great benefits for you and your family, like dental and health and wellness spending accounts Vacation Goals: Annual paid vacation time, so you don't have to put your travel dreams on hold Best of Both Worlds: A hybrid work program, when applicable Bonus Days: A paid, Earned Day Off (EDO) every three weeks. That's like 17 extra vacation days a year! Parking: Free electrified parking at our head office Community Care: Two paid days a year to volunteer for causes that matter to you (on company time!) Ride into the Sunset: DC pension plan, and what's even better--we match 6% of contributions

DIVE IN AND MAKE A SPLASH EVERY DAY, BY:

Supervises daily underwriting operations, reviews decisions on substandard and large commercial risks, monitors workload and production, and authorizes risks beyond subordinates' limits. Optimizes underwriting processes to create efficiencies and enhance customer service. Provides input into the development of new insurance products. Manages performance of departmental internal controls. Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of underwriting best practices, policies, and procedures. Responds to and settles inquiries and complaints from marketing and claims staff, brokers and policyholders escalating to Underwriting Manager as needed. Participates in strategic planning for the Company.

WHAT YOU BRING TO SANDBOX:

Education: Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation. Experience: Five or more years property & casualty insurance experience; three or more years underwriting experience. Insurance Wizard: Extensive knowledge of insurance underwriting principles and practices, business processing operations and the impact of underwriting on the business of insurance. Financial acumen: A good understanding of how underwriting profitability impacts overall corporate results and capital requirements. Project planning skills: Project management and coordinating skills with the proven ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a rapidly changing environment. Developing others: Practices a 'hands-on' approach when directing employees and empowers employees to be successful through training, developing, and coaching.

COME OUT TO PLAY

Well, you've made it this far! Looks like you might be a potential fit, email your resume to

underwritingcareers@sandbox.ca

mention "Underwriting Supervisor(Personal Lines) SP#426" in the subject line and attach your resume and cover letter. The deadline to apply by is March 7, 2025.

We thank all interested candidates; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company car Dental care Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-07