Vice President Broker Distribution

Reporting to the EVP, P&C Ontario & West, the Vice President, Broker Distribution is responsible for shaping and executing Gore Insurance Company’s broker distribution strategy to drive profitable growth, deepen broker partnerships, and strengthen our position as a leading insurer in the broker channel.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will translate enterprise priorities into market-leading distribution strategies, influence business decisions, and drive performance across a national broker network. You will lead a team of distribution leaders while partnering closely with Underwriting, Claims, Product, Marketing, Technology, Operations, and Finance to deliver exceptional broker experiences; and sustainable business results.

What You'll Lead

Distribution Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute broker distribution strategies aligned to enterprise objectives.
• Drive profitable growth, retention, and broker engagement outcomes.
• Identify market opportunities, emerging trends, and strategic partnerships.
• Establish distribution priorities, segmentation strategies, and growth plans.
• Monitor business performance and adapt strategies to achieve results.

Broker Relationships & Market Presence

• Build executive-level relationships with key broker partners and industry stakeholders.
• Serve as executive sponsor for strategic broker partnerships.
• Champion Gore Mutual's value proposition in the broker market.
• Represent the organization at industry events, associations, and leadership forums.
• Lead resolution of complex broker relationship matters and drive long-term partnership success.

Portfolio Performance & Profitability

• Set the strategic direction for broker profitability and portfolio performance.
• Ensure alignment between distribution strategies and underwriting objectives.
• Oversee major broker appointments, strategic agreements, and portfolio initiatives.
• Leverage market intelligence and competitive insights to inform decision-making.
• Foster accountability for business results across the distribution leadership team.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of leaders.
• Build organizational capability, succession pipelines, and future talent.
• Lead transformational initiatives that enhance effectiveness and performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Broker Experience & Innovation

• Shape Gore Mutual's broker engagement and enablement strategy.
• Drive adoption of digital tools, products, and service capabilities.
• Partner across the enterprise to elevate the broker experience.
• Use broker feedback and insights to continuously improve performance and engagement.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within the P&C insurance industry.
• Proven success leading broker distribution, sales, or business development functions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver enterprise growth strategies.
• Extensive experience managing executive-level broker relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing performance, budgets, and profitability.
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders, leading change, and delivering results through others.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic leadership and execution
• Distribution and sales excellence
• Broker relationship management
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Change leadership and transformation
• Data-driven decision making
• Executive presence and influence
• Talent development and succession planning
• Collaboration and stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced executive leadership education
• CIP, FCIP, CAIB, CRM, or equivalent industry designation

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