Our client, a leading provider of innovative insurance solutions, is seeking an accomplished and strategic Underwriting Manager to lead their fully remote underwriting team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the underwriting function, ensuring profitable growth, and maintaining underwriting quality across all product lines. As a remote-first leader, you will manage a dispersed team of underwriters, set underwriting guidelines, and drive the development of effective risk assessment strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in underwriting, solid leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of market dynamics and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring the financial health of the underwriting portfolio. Lead, manage, and mentor a remote team of insurance underwriters. Develop and implement underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure profitable growth and risk management. Oversee the evaluation and acceptance of complex risks, making final decisions on challenging cases. Monitor underwriting performance, profitability, and adherence to guidelines. Analyze market trends, competitor activities,



and emerging risks to inform underwriting strategy. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the underwriting function. Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role. In-depth knowledge of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and insurance products. Proficiency in underwriting software, CRM systems, and data analysis tools. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required; Deep understanding of regulatory environments and compliance requirements. Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision benefits. Robust retirement savings plan with significant company contributions. Generous allowance for professional development, training, and certifications. Access to leading-edge underwriting technology and data analytics platforms. Opportunity to significantly impact business strategy and financial performance. Be a leader within a respected and growing insurance organization. #

📌 Insurance Underwriting Manager (Canada)
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📍 Canada