Director, Commercial Insurance

MISSISSAUGA, ON | Reporting to: VP, Commercial InsurancePOSITION OVERVIEWThe Director, Commercial Insurance will be responsible for working alongside and reporting to the Vice President, Commercial Insurance to deliver the strategic vision of the brokerage. This individual will be a positive, dynamic, and strong people leader who desires the challenge of leading, growing, and mentoring frontline brokerage teams in a hybrid and flexible work environment.RESPONSIBILITIESLeading, driving and supporting a frontline broker team through the implementation of JDIMI’s overall strategy, operating plan, administrative budgets and processes.Supporting JDIMI in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with carriers.Coaching, mentoring and developing Commercial Insurance team members to achieve desired personal and organizational objectives.Leading, managing, and establishing performance expectations for multiple high performing teams.Strategizing with high performing teams and leadership members on key accounts.Developing and establishing operating policies consistent with JDIMI’s strategic vision and objectives and ensuring their adequate execution.Collaborating with the VP, Commercial Insurance on financial measurements and analysis to evaluate and establish JDIMI’s business operations and to determine/forecast hiring decisions.Collaborating with the VP, Commercial Insurance on the Commercial Insurance budget, goal setting, and annual compensation increases.Maintaining company’s best practices while ensuring legal compliance and establishing new ones to stay competitive in the insurance marketplace.Exhibiting leadership style that fosters a culture of innovation, creativity, accountability and collaboration.Participating in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives.REQUIREMENTSMinimum 7 years commercial experience preferably in an insurance brokerage/company.Positive experience leading a team is an asset, but the desire to lead is more important.CAIB, CRM CIP or FCIP designation an asset.Experience working with EPIC & CSR 24 is an asset.Experience in Office 365.In-depth knowledge of insurance brokerage business practices and processes.Understand how products and services impact client needs and develop processes to improve quality.A team player who is friendly and collaborative.Strong initiative, leadership and strategic thinking.Ability to work independently and with all levels of the organization.Exceptional communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills required to affect change and to build.Qualified candidates are invited to email their resume and cover letter to [email protected] DesLauriers is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr