National Portfolio Manager - Jobs in Umiujaq

Job Description

Company: CGLDepartment: Commercialamp; FarmEmployment Type: Regular Full-TimeWork Model: HybridLanguage: English is required, French is an asset. This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.The Opportunity:We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That #39;s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people who care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.Our Farmamp; Commercial insurance team aspires to be the industry leader by meeting the evolving needs of Canadian businesses and farm operations. Our passionate team is committed to enhancing the client experience and delivering operational efficiencies by investing in leading edge technology and leveraging analytics to achieve strategic objectives.Farm Insurance can be categorized as a specialized insurance product that provides coverage to farmers against natural disasters, liability claims and other insurance needs. It provides a peace of mind to farmers that they will be able to recover financially from unexpected events. Working in Farm insurance offers exposures to gain more knowledge about agriculture and play a crucial role in supporting our farm industry. In addition, you will be equipped with a breath of knowledge about farm insurance that becomes highly valued in the insurance sector.As the National Portfolio Manager for Farm, you will oversee the performance of the portfolio using data analytics methods in decision making and provide technical direction and guidance for product wordings, guidelines, endorsements, and pricing. You will work closely with the product team, providing directional leadership on the application of business rules and underwriting guidelines to support management of the portfolio.How you will create impact:

• Monitoring portfolio performance using data analytics and optimization, ensuring loss prevention and compliance processes are implemented and developing action plans to meet profitability and growth objectives.
• Providing direction for projects and managing multiple business initiatives, tasks and analysis with key stakeholders.
• Formulating business rules, underwriting guidelines, risk appetite and portfolio philosophies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders regarding product pricing and deviations, developing portfolio initiatives, enforcing best practices, ensuring gaps are managed and change is sustained.
• Remaining informed of industry trends impacting national and international insurance markets, tracking competitors and emerging client needs, identifying enhanced product offerings and creating strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders.

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions for issues resolution.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team:

• You have 10 years of experience in a product, analysis or insurance environment.
• You have post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Actuarial Science or Statistics.
• You have or are working towards the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designation(s) or Associate/Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS/FCAS).
• You have working knowledge of the Farm and Commercial product model, tools and systems, related markets and external influences impacting products.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
• Expected Salary Range: $ $73,445 - $138,516. *The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

What #39;s in it for you

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (eg, health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee program assistance. Please contact our recruitment team for more information.