Position: Underwriting Manager
Location: Goderich, Ontario
WHY WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL?
At West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional insurance solutions and personalized service to our policyholders and broker and agent partners. As a Mutual insurance company, we are committed to protecting our communities while maintaining the financial strength and stability our members depend on.
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Underwriting Manager to lead our underwriting operations and contribute to the continued growth and profitability of our organization.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Underwriting Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and performance of the underwriting department. This role requires underwriting expertise, oversees underwriting authority and guidelines, supports broker and agent relationships, and ensures profitable growth across personal, farm and commercial lines.
The successful candidate will balance sound underwriting discipline with a customer-focused approach while supporting strategic company initiatives and fostering a positive team culture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management to underwriting staff.
- Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment.
- Support employee development through training and succession planning.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Oversee and monitor underwriting activities to ensure consistency with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain underwriting standards that support portfolio profitability and sustainable growth.
- Analyze underwriting results and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Assist with reinsurance submissions and underwriting audits as required.
- Contribute to strategic planning and corporate initiatives.
- Support product development and underwriting innovation.
- Participate on internal committees and special projects.
- Act as a key member of the management team.
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive underwriting experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.
- Demonstrated leadership or management experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of personal, farm and commercial insurance products.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and risk assessment skills.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong broker relationships.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with insurance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- CIP Designation or working toward it
Competitive compensation package ranging from $85,000 to $130,000
Comprehensive benefits program.
Pension plan.
Professional development support
We thank you for your interest in West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Co. Please send your resume to kelly.connelly@wwmic.com before October 16, 2026 if you would like to be considered for the role.
West Wawanosh Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation to participate in our recruitment process, we will support you by considering your individual accessibility needs.
