Director – Underwriting and Product

YOU ARE A STRATEGIC planner WITH A STRATEGIC vision.

Location: Edmonton – Kingsway

The Opportunity
Do people talk about you as a strong leader with exceptional business acumen who gets the job done? Are you an insurance industry expert who can take complex concepts and express them clearly and concisely so that everyone gets the big picture? Then we are looking for you as our Director, Underwriting and Product.

This role leads the operational underwriting, corporate underwriting, and business analyst teams, and is key in providing strategic leadership and delivering underwriting and product development functions within AMA Insurance Company.

A Place to Belong
AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!

Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy:  

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Employer-paid retirement savings program
• Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more
• Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing professional development
• Paid vacation and personal days, including a Volunteer Day and Me Day
• Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle

Who You Are

• You’re analytical and a natural problem-solver, able to select and implement the best solutions.
• One of the favourite parts of your job is sharing your knowledge and experience to help others grow and excel in their careers.
• Your excellent communication skills and positivity make it easy to get people on board and excited about working with you.
• You’re ambitious, highly motivated and goal-oriented. A real go-getter.
• Prioritizing, planning and organizing comes as naturally to you as breathing.
• You  make intelligent decisions using sound judgment and reason.
• You excel under pressure, staying cool and calm even in the midst of chaos.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Report to Vice President, Underwriting, Rating and Product.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Exhibit sound knowledge of AMA Insurance products, guidelines and policy wordings.
• Drive initiatives to optimize risk selection and enhance pricing accuracy to achieve desired profitability targets.
• Oversee the process and delivery model associated with underwriting operations, ensuring adherence to established underwriting guidelines.
• Monitor the performance of the personal lines portfolio, identifying opportunities for expansion or modification.
• Implement solutions to address underperforming segments and drive portfolio profitability.
• Leverage market research and customer feedback to identify emerging trends and customer needs.
• Lead product development to enhance existing offerings and develop new personal lines products.
• Measure the effectiveness of underwriting processes and portfolio performance.
• Generate regular reports and dashboards to communicate performance metrics to senior management.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and distribution teams to ensure alignment of underwriting strategies with overall business objectives.

What You Bring to the Table

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in business or a related field is preferred.
• You’re no newbie with at least 10 years experience in personal and commercial lines underwriting.
• You hold a CIP or FCIP designation.
• You have demonstrated leadership ability by motivating and influencing others towards the achievement of common goals and objectives.
• You’re highly knowledgeable about the insurance industry, market conditions and trends.

Belonging Matters Here
AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. We’ll work with you feel supported throughout your journey with us.

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