Vice President (VP) Commercial Lines

at  Gore Mutual Insurance

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.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Approximately 10-15 years’ relevant property and casualty insurance experience with a minimum of 10 years’ in a senior underwriting role focused on commercial lines
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience managing and leading a team
• An impeccable reputation with brokers, known for commercial acumen, technical prowess and a natural ability to win trusted relationships
• A comprehensive awareness of the business and regulatory environment
• Strong understanding of general insurance strategies and how competitors, market cycle, technology and legislative trends will create opportunities and threats for the organization
• A hands-on management style with a strong result orientation and bottom-line focus
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and gain commitment from direct reports and staff
• High degree of personal and professional integrity
• Experience designing and steering large scale change and transformation strategies in the insurance industry while managing and engaging diverse stakeholder and leadership groups
• Strong familiarity with insurance operations in a highly technical environment with high EQ and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to develop clear narratives out of complex ideas
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written, with executive presence and the ability to influence across functions and at all levels of an organization
• Problem solver, analytical, flexible, passionate, and curious

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree, Masters desirable
• CIP/FCIP designation
  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

In this newly created role reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, the Vice President, Commercial Lines is responsible for providing leadership and for setting the direction of Commercial Underwriting including establishing the company’s underwriting philosophy, policies and procedures resulting in profitable growth and results with continuous improvement in a customer centric culture.
The leader is responsible for transforming Gore Mutual’s ability to support growth across Canada with national and regional brokers in product, pricing, risk management, reinsurance and underwriting operations.
The VP will lead a team of approximately 80 insurance professionals located in Ontario and British Columbia.