TD Insurance AVP leading commercial small-business product and underwriting strategy. Driving profitable growth, risk selection, portfolio performance, and team capability.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the Product and Underwriting strategy and roadmap for Commercial Automobile and Commercial Property & Liability
Lead development of new products and assess the existing portfolio to support growth, profitability and customer needs
Monitor market, industry and competitor trends and translate insights into strategic product and underwriting decisions
Own commercial policy contract wordings and provide coverage interpretation to business partners and stakeholders
Establish and maintain underwriting strategies, rules and manuals aligned with risk appetite, pricing strategies and business objectives
Monitor portfolio performance and adjust underwriting approaches based on profitability, risk and market conditions
Oversee complex referrals, renewals, escalations, large total insured value accounts and emerging business segments
Ensure timely, high-quality underwriting decisions and delivery against referral, renewal and service-level commitments
Maintain relationships with regulators and ensure required underwriting rules, endorsements, forms and manuals are filed appropriately
Partner with Pricing, Actuarial, Reinsurance, Risk, Legal, Distribution and other key functions
Monitor and report on Product and Underwriting performance, identifying opportunities to improve growth, profitability, controls and customer outcomes
Build a high-performing, inclusive team with strong technical capability, accountability and succession depth
Requirements
Senior leadership experience in General Insurance, with deep knowledge of Small Business Insurance, Product and Underwriting
Demonstrated experience developing and executing product and underwriting strategies that support profitable growth
Strong understanding of actuarial principles, pricing, portfolio management, risk governance and regulatory requirements
Experience leading complex portfolios and making sound decisions within established risk appetite and control frameworks
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment
Strong business and financial acumen, including experience supporting profit-and-loss and growth objectives
Excellent communication, negotiation and executive presence
Ability to simplify complex issues and align diverse stakeholders
Collaborative and inclusive people leadership, with a track record of building capability and developing talent
Ability to bring a clear strategic point of view while remaining open to new information, analysis and different perspectives
Benefits
Base salary and variable compensation
Health and well-being benefits
Savings and retirement programs
Paid time off
Banking benefits and discounts
Career development
Reward and recognition programs
Regular career, development, and performance conversations
Online learning platform
Mentoring programs
Training and onboarding sessions
Interview accommodations, including accessible meeting rooms and captioning for virtual interviews
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