Insurance - Commercial Lines Manager
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Brampton, ON, Canada
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Commercial Lines Manager Job Description

As a Commercial Lines Manager, you play a pivotal role in overseeing the underwriting and management of commercial insurance policies. Your responsibilities span various areas, ensuring effective operations, client satisfaction, and growth. As a Commercial Lines Manager, you contribute significantly to protecting businesses and their assets.

 

What you Bring:

Underwriting and Policy Management:

  • Review and analyze commercial insurance policies to determine appropriate coverage levels.
  • Negotiate rates with insurance carriers to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Develop and implement policies that provide necessary coverage for clients’ businesses.
  • Ensure policy compliance and adherence to underwriting guidelines.

Team Leadership and Training:

  • Manage and motivate a team of commercial insurance agents and underwriters.
  • Provide training and support to enhance their knowledge and skills.
  • Identify areas for improvement in processes and procedures and implement solutions.

Client Relationship Management:

  • Maintain and grow relationships with key clients and insurance carriers.
  • Act as the daily liaison between insurance companies, agents, and clients.
  • Address various coverage issues and handle inside service work associated with clients’ accounts.

Marketing and New Business Submission:

  • Conduct marketing activities as assigned by senior staff.
  • Market clients (new and existing) to obtain quotations through online rating or direct submissions to underwriting.
  • Assist with client presentations and proposals.

Company Relationships and Growth:

  • Develop and maintain business relationships with insurance carriers.
  • Identify opportunities for revenue growth within the commercial insurance division.
  • Collaborate with underwriters and agents to facilitate claims processing and policy issuance.

Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making:

  • Think strategically to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and effectiveness of policies.
  • Make sound decisions regarding risk assessment and coverage.

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial insurance sales and underwriting.
  • Proven track record of successful sales and underwriting management.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically.

 

While we appreciate all those who apply, we will only be reaching out to those that qualify.

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