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Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.
About the role
As a Director for the Northern Alberta Region in the Underwriting Department, your work will have a big impact on the engagement, profitability, growth, and productivity. You will be responsible for short term and long term objectives surrounding the growth, profitability, productivity and engagement. The ideal candidate will be strategically minded, possess strong leadership skills, be innovative and agile and possess extensive insurance knowledge. You must have a proven track record of coaching and mentoring high performing teams with the ability to influence and help drive and shape the business for the next phase of growth by evaluating, analyzing and making good business decisions. You will work closely and report directly to the Vice President of Commercial Lines. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 4 days in the Edmonton office.
Here are a few ways you'll make a difference:
Develop methods to inspire and build a highly effective and engaged Underwriting department capable of meeting current and future needs through effective leadership.
Lead, manage, and develop a team of managers by providing ongoing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback and facilitating continuous development and succession planning, actively participate in talent management discussions.
Build productive and profitable relationships with brokers and effectively communicate the strategic direction of Intact and the Northern Alberta region
Drive and achieve profitability, growth, productivity and operational goals through the strategic planning process and development and execution of the annual strategic plan, including specific underwriting, pricing, service, expense plans and support various projects.
Be accountable for the overall staffing and leadership of the underwriting teams by determining staffing numbers and levels based on established regional management and corporate guidelines; including managing department budgets
Be responsible for providing overall communication of and motivating staff to participate in goals, priorities, and new directions
Collaborate with the various regional and divisional management teams, underwriting managers, corporate underwriting, and claims management on technical and administrative issues
The requirements.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a minimum 3 years of recent management experience
Commercial Lines, Commercial Auto, Personal Lines, Claims or Specialty Lines experience is a strong asset
Proven track record of demonstrating our Leadership Success Factors
Strong ability to lead an engaged team and build relationships based on trust and collaboration with various groups
Influence business relationships to achieve business goals
Mastery of strategic planning and excellent communicator
Ability to organize, priority management, capacity for analysis and synthesis, tact, diplomacy and pressure resistance
Project management skills and change management experience
Demonstrated strong follow-up and execution on work and projects
Some travel required
This posting closes Friday February 2nd 2024 at 11:59pm pst.
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What we offer
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
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