Senior Manager, Professional & Management Liability

Company: Sovereign General
Department: Professional Liability
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance company, Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can't pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

Sovereign is looking for a logical and astute leader to lead the Professional and Management Liability underwriting team to ensure strong execution, operational efficiency and portfolio growth at a national level. The successful candidate will be skilled at implementing creative Professional and Management Liability Lines solutions. This role will oversee a diverse portfolio across broker direct, delegated authority and MGA distribution channels.

How you will create impact:

• Lead an underwriting team to achieve company goals for growth and profit in a sustainable fashion
• Providing leadership and technical expertise for Directors & Officers and Errors & Omissions risks to team members across Canada.
• Conducting ongoing reviews of existing accounts and programs, including conduct of audits, to ensure the quality of accounts underwritten and adherence to procedures and portfolio philosophy.
• Collaborating with underwriters on complex accounts, providing guidance and final approval to ensure alignment with underwriting standards and business strategy.
• Coaching and developing your team, recruiting and selecting talent, managing and rewarding performance, and fostering an agile culture to deliver on strategic objectives
• Providing proactive portfolio management techniques to deliver enhanced profitability
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and MGA partners, with a focus on growing submission flow and program business.

How you will succeed:

• You thrive on leading initiatives to support the delivery of our exceptional client experience; and motivate others to embrace accountability to achieve results.
• You ensure you and your team's day to day actions are in harmony with the company's purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You will lead implementation of large or routine change initiatives and actively promote a culture that encourages the exploration of new opportunities or innovations.
• You value and encourage others to have cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

• You will manage the growth strategy, identifying areas of opportunity to expand and launch new products
• You will demonstrate in-depth knowledge regarding management liability and professional liability classes of business
• You will enhance efficiencies and streamline processes.

To join our team:

• Experience with the MGA and delegated authority distribution channels.
• Strong broker relationships with proven ability to drive submission flow and new business production
• Experience managing and mentoring an underwriting team, with a focus on developing technical and business acumen
• A proven track record as a successful leader in the general insurance business, emphasis on Professional Liability and Management Liability lines of business, and preference on leading a national team.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience, with propensity for making informed, effective business decisions within a complex environment.
• Strong technical expertise and sound underwriting skillset in Professional Liability and Management Liability Lines of business.
• Bilingualism (French/English) would be considered an asset
• CIP/FCIP/RPLU and/or CRM designations
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Qubec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

What you need to know:

• You will travel occasionally.
• As a leader, strict confidentiality is required with respect to sensitive matters and employees' personal information.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what's possible.
• An organizational commitment to sustainability and charitable giving; positively impacting the social, environmental and economic well-being of Canadian businesses, families and communities.