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Underwriting Director - Eastern Region page is loadedUnderwriting Director - Eastern RegionApplylocationsMississauga, ONtime typeFull timeposted onPosted Yesterdayjob requisition idR3022We’re Federated Insurance. We’ve proudly been serving Canadian businesses for 100 years. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial insurance providers. Our employees are dedicated to focusing on our customers’ unique needs and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Federated. Reporting to the Vice President, Underwriting, the Director, Underwriting, Eastern Region is responsible for directing all activities ensuring that the group is operating at maximum efficiency, productivity, and profitability to achieve all corporate and regional goals, objectives, and service levels are being met and maintained. In other words, they’re awesome. If you are too, consider joining the Federated Underwriting department. You’re great at: Overseeing all Eastern Federated underwriting objectives are met and maintained, including but not limited to rate adequacy, tier strategy, data quality and proper file documentation.Directing the review and analysis of endorsements, renewals, reissues, and cancellations in accordance with standards and guidelines.Monitoring trends and developments identifying areas of concern regarding loss ratios, risk trends, or other discrepancies.Understanding and apply best business practices towards compliance, internal control and operational risk controls in accordance to national standards and regulatory standards and policies.Maintaining the long-term profitability of a significant portfolio of accounts regardless of market conditions. This includes the ability to successfully negotiate terms, conditions and pricing to achieve new business, renewal and profitability targets.Develop and maintain a professional relationship with brokers and/or customers to enhance understanding of the target market and to contribute to quality service, problem solving, and risk selection.Provide effective daily leadership, coaching and motivation of staff to ensure service and quality objectives are met.You have: Minimum 10 years’ experience in the property and casualty industryMinimum 5 years leadership experiencePost-secondary school education and/or equivalent on the job experience.Completion of the CIP and/or FCIP designation.Working knowledge of company underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources,underwriting/technicalmanual information, statuary constraints, and computer workflow procedures.Sound knowledge and understanding of underwriting discipline and pricing models.We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how: You get to work from the office and at home (50/50), so you can manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance, internal mobility, and mentoring programs.We care about the community and support the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.#LI-Hybrid #LI-KM1 At Federated we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.About UsNorthbridge Financial Corporation is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance company that’s been helping protect Canadian businesses for more than 90 years. We’re 100% Canadian! We offer a wide range of creative solutions to our customers through our Northbridge Insurance, TruShield Insurance and Federated Insurance brands where we strive to create a fair and friendly culture.By continually striving to challenge the status quo, and by focusing on helping our customers, we’ve been able to build our reputation as one of Canada’s largest commercial insurance providers.#J-18808-Ljbffr