Full-Time COMMERCIAL LINES MANAGER

JOB-BORN Executive Search Inc – Posted by CristinFilipuzzi – Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

The Company
Our client is one of Ontario’s largest, independently owned brokerages that specializes in insurance and surety bonding solutions for the construction, realty and development industries. As a rapidly growing company with an enduring passion for supporting their clients, and their communities, they offer personal and commercial insurance, group benefits and financial planning services.

Position Summary
This position involves working as a Commercial Lines Manager leading a team of Brokers and handling all matters relating to the operations, reporting, staffing, retention and supervision of a commercial lines team.

You will be responsible for overseeing the daily work flows of team members and provide day-day direction, instruction and guidance to ensure company and team goals/objectives are being met.

The book of business handled within the unit costs of Construction, Realty and Manufacturing.

Benefits

They will assist employees by paying for work related courses, as well as annual licensing and designation fees, including RIBO, CAIB, CRM and CIP designations!

Key Accountabilities

Liaise with principals and effectively manage the commercial lines team
Pro-actively identify and implement initiatives that contribute towards the achievement of a productive team
Contribute to team Human Resources function, including recruitment and performance management
Foster an environment of communication, feedback and coaching:
Provide advice and/or feedback to team members
Establish and maintain regular team meetings to encourage team collaboration
Continue to bolster long standing relationships with insurers / MGA supporters
Attend client and prospect meetings when required
Maintain high level of knowledge and good business practices within the team
Foster an environment of communication, feedback and coaching
Responsible for monitoring the department’s account receivables
Perform other related duties and projects, as required

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

Licensed RIBO candidate’s preferred or successful completion of RIBO license within 3 months of continuous employment.
A minimum of 5 years’ of Commercial Lines experience at an Insurance Brokerage or Insurance Company, including a minimum of 2 years of proven leadership experience in managing a team in the Commercial Insurance industry.
Working knowledge and/or understanding of construction, realty and manufacturing insurance

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word and Excel

Exceptional customer service, verbal and written communication skills
Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Partners and Brokers
Proven self-starter and able to independently lead with minimum direction
Strong analytical thinking and planning skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Willingness to mentor and train colleagues when required

Great Opportunity – Don’t Delay.