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Cowan Insurance Group is looking for a Vice President, Commercial Insurance, Business Unit Leader to join our Commercial Insurance team! This role reports to the President of Cowan Insurance Group Ltd. The Vice President will be accountable for leading a commercial insurance business unit and guiding a team of commercial account executives (CAE’s) specializing in the commercial property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector.
What You Will Do
Provide leadership to several direct line reports consisting primarily of CAEs
Creating an engaging and motivational work environment that fosters career development and teamwork
Managing and achieving established financial objectives
Developing annual business plans in collaboration with the President and other members of the senior leadership team
Maintain senior contact relationships with clients
Working with CAEs and product specialists in promoting and delivering strong client retention strategies
Be accountable for and work in partnership with Commercial Insurance Operations leaders to ensure quality and consistency of client service deliveries are achieved
Drive growth by developing new and expanding businesses opportunities with CAEs or through your individual networks and initiatives including cross selling and referrals
Collaborate with the Marketing & Sales operational team to help achieve growth objectives
Conduct regular individual meetings with CAEs to help facilitate growth, provide coaching, motivate and guide success
Maintaining strong relationship with insurance carriers to facilitate appropriate risk transfer or retention strategies for clients
Oversight of claims management and loss prevention services
Coordination and delivery of specialty product resources
Recruit and onboard new team members at all levels for the Commercial Insurance Business unit
Responsible for client satisfaction surveys, developing action plans to enhance overall client satisfaction
Establish and foster collaborative relationships with Cowan’s corporate team members to ensure consistency in values and adherence to established standards and practices
Work closely with team members across all offices, primarily in Cambridge, Brantford, Hamilton, Paris and Woodstock
What you will bring
Minimum of 5 years proven Commercial Insurance management experience, with broad scope of expertise in commercial servicing and sales
Business minded with a passion for technical excellence
CAIB or CIP designation (or working towards designation) would be an asset
Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) License is required or willing to obtain
Post-Secondary Education is preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
Financial analysis skills an asset
Result driven with a strong desire to win and build successful teams
Passion for networking within the community and industry association events
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, written and oral
High level of self-motivation, with the ability to perform effectively, with minimal supervision
Proven proficiency in management and client management skills
High level of integrity, respect, client focused, ability to collaborate and take accountability
Who We Are
Proudly independent and Canadian-owned, Cowan Insurance Group has been a true market leader in the insurance industry since 1927. With an extensive range of product offerings and integrated commercial and personal insurance, group benefits, and wealth management solutions, we provide our clients with outstanding customized, comprehensive insurance and risk management professional advice and placement.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and a Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club Member, Cowan Insurance Group's award‑winning client‑centric approach emphasizes innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Join our team as we prepare for our centennial celebration in 2027!
What sets us apart
Be In Good Company – Integrity matters. It drives our award‑winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.
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