Manager - National Ratemaking - Commercial Lines - Jobs in Montréal, QC

Job Description

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. Were committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.If theres something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job youre applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!Job LevelCL-06Desjardins Group is the largest Cooperative Financial group in Canada and one of the largest employers in the country. Desjardins offers a full range of financial products and services, Property and Casualty insurance, Life and Health insurance, Wealth management, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital and secure leading-edge virtual access methods.At Desjardins, work life balance is not a concept – it is honoured and encouraged. We currently support a hybrid-flexible work arrangement. We offer competitive compensation and annual bonus based on the organization’s performance along with a defined benefit pension plan, providing you a predictable benefit upon retirement and peace of mind. There is a generous benefits package, including online consultations with healthcare professionals and Employee Assistance Program.The Commercial lines division is the place to be! We have a strong team of nearly 600 professionals nationally who are focused on becoming a powerhouse in the Canadian Commercial industry. Did you know that we are one of the fastest growing Commercial insurers in Canada We are looking for talent to help us continue to excel and to use our proven excellence in the Direct and Exclusive Agent distribution channels.We are currently looking for a Manager, National Ratemaking - Commercial Lines team. In addition to managing the ratemaking of commercial products nationally, which includes responsibilities related to risk segmentation and managing the overall level of rates, the manager will have a key role in developing talent and managing people in his or her team, which includes a section manager and actuarial professionals. The manager will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the business plan, and overseeing activities supporting the organizations strategic orientationsGeneral Information on the PositionMain responsibilities

• Ensure the development, implementation, and monitoring of an action plan for its administrative unit, in line with the strategic orientations of the company and integrated with the other administrative units, in a context of performance management and ambition to grow significantly
• Implement management and communication practices that promote change management, skills development, mobilization, talent retention and diversity, consistent with the companys values
• Ensure the effective and efficient management and use of resources and processes on an ongoing basis, in a rigorous results-oriented, quality of service and customer-oriented approach
• Establish and implement rating strategies for commercial lines property and liability insurance nationally and for commercial automobile in Quebec, through risk segmentations, management of the overall rate level and the evolution of the rating structure
• Analyze claims experience and monitor the market to dynamically adjust pricing
• Provide actuarial advice and expertise to the analysts of the team in the realization of business projects in a mixed role of coaching and quality assurance, as well as to other sectors of the company for actuarial matters.

Challenges and issues of the position

• Navigate in a dynamic and evolving commercial lines market by combining a robust multi-year rating strategy and flexibility to adapt along the way
• Contribute to the Vice-Presidency’s ambition to grow its commercial lines division, while ensuring profitability and efficiency improvements
• Strike a balance between profitability and client experience in order to properly support members and clients, and other partners
• Coordinate the work and the team with various sectors, including distribution, underwriting and technology services, requiring agility, negotiation skills and inclusive approaches.

Other working conditions

• Workplace : Position located in Montreal, Levis, Toronto, or Mississauga depending on the applicant selected. The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work #LI-Hybrid
• Other relevant information : Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter
• Number of jobs available : 1

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Actuarial Science
• A minimum of nine years of relevant experience, including four years in management

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) or Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) (an important asset)
• For vacant positions available in Quebec, please note that knowledge of French is required

Specific knowledgeStrong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and writtenDesjardins Cross-sector skillsAction oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Engagement, Nimble learningKey competencies for the jobDecision quality, Develops talent, Drive results, TeamsWork LocationComplexe Desjardins MontréalTrade UnionNon SyndiquéUnposting Date2022-10-21Job FamilyManagement (FG)Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.Quick Apply

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