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We are looking for a Director, Distribution to join BrokerLink and work out of our Southern Ontario region on a Permanent (FT) basis .
What the Role Entails :
- Responsible for achieving financial results, including sales targets for Personal and Commercial Insurance within the region
- Responsible to drive the necessary action plans through their leadership team to enhance the performance of our service levels & deliver an second to none customer experience in the industry.
- Plan develop and implement effective business strategies that are in alignment with corporate objectives
- Responsible for marketing initiatives to achieve business objectives
- Implement and monitor regional objectives with respect to commission revenue, policy count, accounts receivables, loss ratios, quality of the book of business and expenses
- Manager or participate in audits of files to manage E&O exposure
- Direct resources to ensure efficient and effective operation of the region
- Lead local branch initiatives that build engagement with customers, employees and other stakeholders
- Determine, establish and oversee key measures to monitor efforts, identify opportunities for improvements and enhance key business or operations processes
- Establish productive relationships with insurance company partners and monitor performance to ensure ongoing quality and profitability
- Accountable for the overall staffing and leadership of the team, including direct supervision of Personal and Commercial Territory Managers
- Motivating staff to participate in company objectives and successfully communicating changes or new directions
- Drive organizational change including effective communication, engagement and coaching of team
- Develop succession planning for all key positions and actively manage and develop talent within the team
The Successful candidate will have :
- If you feel you have the equivalent skills, please apply*
- Post-secondary education
- Over 8 years in insurance industry
- Min 5 years people management experience, with proven leadership experience
- CIP, CAIB designation preferred
- RIBO license
- Knowledge of EPIC, ARS, Blue Butler
- Demonstration ability to handle multiple priorities successfully
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Travel within the region is required
As part of our employee promise, here are some of the many perks of working with us :
- Flexible health and dental insurance benefits package
- Personal Spending amount to invest in your healthy lifestyle
- RRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company matching
- ESPP - Employee Share Purchase Plan (TSX : IFC) program with matching aspect
- Dress for your day’, dress according to your daily schedule
- Competitive compensation package with bonus aspect
- Employee discount program, including Apple, Bell, Rogers and more!
- Paid Time Off in the form of : Personal days, Volunteer days, Exam / Study Time, Jury Duty and starting at 3 weeks of vacation per year!
- Working for an employer who is regularly recognized as one of Canada’s best employers such as Kincentric 2022