At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.

We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017. Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company’s success.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic, forward-thinking Specialty Insurance team in our Toronto Office.

UNDERWRITING GOVERNANCE MANAGER, SPECIALTY INSURANCE

TORONTO

Reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP), Specialty Insurance, the Underwriting Governance Manager is responsible for the integrity, consistence and control of underwriting documentation and practices across our Canadian and US operations.

You will own the policy document libraries end to end, oversee the monthly underwriting exception process and help shape the Standard Operating Procedures and best practices that keep the department running smoothy. It is a role for someone who is process driven and able to think beyond how things are to shape how things should be.

As an integral member of the team, you will bring:

An innovative mindset for delivery through solutions
An entrepreneurial, self-motivated approach with a collaborative, team-first spirit
A demonstrated passion for excellence and a keen attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Proven analytical and conceptual thinking, with sound and flexible judgement when resolving problems
A capacity to synthesize information and implement solutions, exercising flexible and sound judgment
Strong execution and planning skills
A reputation as a trusted advisor who adds value as a partner, both internally and externally

Responsibilities include:

Document Library — Canada

Own all policy forms, including applications, endorsements, policies, and indexes
Maintain and format the manuscript library
Maintain the underwriting guidelines library on the shared drive and SharePoint
Update underwriting authority letters as required, collaborating with the internal Support Desk to keep authorities current
Ensure all forms are implemented into Enterprise, and notify the Enterprise team of any new, modified, or retired documents
Work with the Marketing team to review all Specialty Insurance documents for consistency and formatting
Maintain the document library for marketing forms in both English and French
Provide general support to the VP, Product Development on formatting for new policy wordings and endorsements.

Document Library — US

Own all policy forms, including applications, endorsements, policies, and indexes
Ensure all forms are implemented into Enterprise, and notify the Enterprise team of any new, modified, or retired documents

Other duties:

Manage the monthly underwriting exception report: review flagged exceptions, resolve items where possible, and escalate matters to the SVP, Specialty Insurance as necessary.
Support the SVP, Specialty Insurance with the periodic review and implementation of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines.
Work closely with the VP Product Leaders on the annual Best Practice Review, reporting key findings to SVP, Specialty Insurance for action.
Act as business partner between Specialty Insurance department and Internal Audit function. Provide support and back-up to Internal Audit team as requested.

Qualifications:

7+years experience in Underwriting, Underwriting Control, or an Underwriting Support function.
A post-secondary education, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset, given the bilingual document work involved.
Proficiency with document formatting and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, SharePoint); experience with policy administration systems such as Enterprise is an asset.

Location:

Downtown Toronto – Hybrid – 4 days per week in office

Salary:

The expected salary in this position is within the range of $90,000 - $120,000

This salary range reflects the expected base compensation for the role across Canada. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities. Trisura provides this range in good faith in accordance with applicable legislation.

This position is for an existing, currently vacant position.

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If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding company, are driven to excel, thrive in a team environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization that values your contribution, we would like to hear from you!

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace that reflects the diversity in each of our offices across Canada. Accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Trisura, headquartered in the heart of Canada’s financial district, is a specialty lines insurer with a focus on Surety, Specialty Insurance, Property & Casualty, and Warranty products.

Trisura brings innovative solutions and expertise through a select network of both national and regional brokerage firms.

The company, founded in 2006, and operating across North America with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver, Stamford. Denver, Chicago, Philadelphia and Oklahoma City, is uniquely positioned to satisfy all varieties of risk in Contract, Commercial and Developer Surety, Directors' and Officers' Liability, Fidelity, and Professional Liability including Media Liability, as well as Warranty products.

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