We’re now at the boldest phase of our Next Horizon journey
At Gore Mutual, we’ve completely transformed our business in under three years. By investing in top talent and leading technology, we’ve redefined what it means to be a modern mutual that does good.
Our path forward brings a sharper focus on our business’ performance that’s powered by innovation and an agile, high-performing culture – we’re built for success.
We’re well on our way to becoming a purpose-driven, digitally led national insurer. Come join us.
This leadership role is responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of regional Underwriters. Proving leadership to shape departments goals, coaching and development of team members to achieve individual performance objectives are critical for this role. Reporting to the Manager, National Underwriting Operations, the Team Leader, NUO will ensure service excellence is delivered to our brokers and appropriate underwriting decisions are made to drive underwriting profitability.
What will you do?
- Lead a team of Underwriters and associates by supporting individual performance objectives, providing consistent coaching & mentoring, and creating performance plans for career development with team members to meet individual goals.
- Apply expert underwriting knowledge and judgement on individual risks to drive profitability.
- Review escalated risks presented in alignment with the assigned underwriting authority and in accordance with published rules and rates while providing effective and creative broker solutions.
- Engage in conversations with internal and external stakeholders to articulate corporate direction, goals and plans and create collaborative conversation to achieve results.
- Engage in broker enablement initiatives in collaboration with business development.
- Provide support to team of operations associates supporting broker workflows.
- Understand corporate and departmental goals, engage team members, and create alignment with overall corporate and departmental direction.
- Lead and manage workflow processes for calls and transactions in a fast-paced environment to ensure SLAs for the department are met or exceeded.
What will you need to succeed?
- Required, minimum 5 years of personal insurance experience.
- Preferred, 2 Years of People leadership experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively coach and develop team members.
- Accuracy, thoroughness, creativity, and strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture.
Permanent, Full-Time
We’re a hybrid team that thrives on the energy and value of in-office collaboration. This role offers the best of both worlds, with 3 days a week spent in our vibrant office in Cambridge Ontario.
Gore Mutual Insurance is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process. If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please advise the HR representative who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.
What We Do
Built on a foundation of financial strength for more than 180 years, Gore Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada’s first property and casualty insurers. With offices in Cambridge, Toronto and Vancouver, Gore Mutual is a Canadian mutual company offering competitive insurance products through trusted broker partners. Every decision and investment made is anchored in the long-term benefits to customers, members and communities.
Insurance that does good – this is our Purpose. Grounded in our purpose and guided by our core values, at Gore Mutual, we believe that being good and doing good by our employees, customers and broker partners will benefit not only them but also us—which in turn allows us to spread good in our communities and reward the good we see in others. This is what is driving our work to become a purpose-driven, digitally-led national insurer
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