Job Description

Underwriting Manager

BCM Insurance Company is a thriving member of the Ontario Mutual Community, serving Niagara and Surrounding areas. Our office is based in Welland, Ontario and was formed in 1880 to service farmers in the fire insurance landscape. BCM has seen substantial growth since its inception and has seen several rebrands over the Company's history.

OUR CORE VALUES

: Trust, Kindness, Service and Professionalism, and these form and guide our organization.

OUR MISSION

: To ensure kind and professional service within our communities, by building trust, while respecting our legacy.

OUR VISION:

To provide the best insurance experience by protecting our communities through trust, respect, and mutuality.

Our goal is to Provide the best insurance experience possible, by protecting our communities through trust, respect and mutuality.

One of our top priorities is our people. We have been recognized, and certified, as a

Great Place to Work, and have made a commitment to the

Ontario Living Wage Network.

Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting

Growth & Training Opportunities

Community Volunteering

Active Social Committee

Thriving Culture

Social Responsibility Commitment

Community Grant Program

With a commitment to personalized service, we offer insurance products covering home, auto, farm and commercial, all handled by our team of dedicated Insurance Advisors & Associates. At BCM, we're not just about insurance--we're about fostering lasting relationships with our policyholders. We are on the lookout for a new member to join our fast-growing team!

Reporting to the President/CEO, the Underwriting Manager is responsible for providing leadership and guidance is responsible for the overall administration and management of the Underwriting Team, providing leadership and oversight in the delivery and execution of specific commercial, farm, automotive and personal lines insurance coverages. In collaboration with the President/CEO, responsible for the development and implementation of BCM's underwriting strategy, including premium rates, underwriting guidelines and policy improvements. Develops and maintains trustworthy, mutually beneficial relationships with advisor, and internal teams to effectively serve and grow BCM's book of business.

QUALIFICATIONS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

University /College Degree or Diploma.

Certified Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP).

Valid Ontario driver's license.

Knowledge of Guidewire is an asset.

Communicates effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Attention to detail.

Positive, driven, and disciplined attitude.

Solution and problem solving oriented.

Flexible and adaptable to change.

Uphold the highest standard in respecting personal privacy and maintaining company and client's confidentiality.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

Improves the Underwriting operation by exploring, developing, recommending, and implementing improvements to underwriting processes and practices. Ensures compliance with Company policies, procedures and standards while controlling risk exposures and expenses. Complies with Company policies, procedures and standards while controlling risk exposures and expenses. Provides instruction to Advisor and Sales & Business Development Manager to assist in acquiring risk. Develops and implements Underwriting plan in accordance with approved Company plan. Monitors monthly Underwriting Department activity, providing reports to CEO. Requests authority from CEO on Risks which exceed own authority. Ensures compliance with Large Risk and Reinsurance procedures. Analyzes risk material presented.
Collaborates with Advisor, Adjusters, Loss Prevention and Finance to minimize losses, manage risk exposures, and generate beneficial solutions for customers.

Evaluates current and future risk exposures to identify trends, investigate concerns, and provide effective recommendations for improvements.

Reviews high-risk policy applications to support Underwriters in determining appropriate coverage solutions.

Conducts large loss reviews to assess financial impacts, modifying Underwriting Guidelines as appropriate.

Supports underwriting of difficult and complex accounts, seeking additional guidance where necessary.

Investigates claims risk alerts to protect BCM's financial capital and proactively manage risk exposures.

Contribute to building an informal career development plan for developing Underwritings on knowledge, working habits and experience-based insights through on--the-job training, coaching, and mentoring.

Manage the performance of team members, conducting performance reviews, providing coaching and ongoing professional development, and delivering work guidance, instructions and directions as needed

Facilitates weekly team meetings to promote morale and alignment of departmental goals, and open and ongoing communication amongst team members.

Provide leadership to team members, monitor workflows for efficiency, quality and quantity to establish oversight on staff performance, policy holder satisfaction and equitable distribution of workload

Identify training opportunities and requirements for team members. Schedule, coordinate and track the delivery of training

Manage the recruitment, interviewing and hiring process as needed

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

:

10+ years progressive underwriting experience with both Farm/Commercial and Property/Auto, 7 years in the direct underwriting of risks

5+ years leadership experience preferred.

Work Location

: In person

Job Type

: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule

: Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,196.49-$113,340.13 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Welland, ON L3B 1M5