Vice President, Commercial Lines, AB

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to drive your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial lines.
• You bring 5-7 years of leadership experience.
• You hold a CIP designation and are eligible for insurance licensing (assets).
• You have post-secondary education in Business Administration or a related field (preferred).
• You have a proven track record of achieving organizational objectives in sales and service through effective leadership.
• You excel in developing, coaching, and leading high-performing teams.
• Your communication and interpersonal skills are top-notch, matched by a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• You have experience collaborating with various business leaders and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• You are adept at mentoring and developing future business leaders.
• Your business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit are exceptional.
• You have experience with mergers and acquisitions (an asset).
• You possess or are working towards a Level 3 General Insurance License (preferred).
• You hold industry designations such as CAIB, CIP, CRM, or FCIP (preferred).

• Lead and inspire a team of commercial lines leaders across multiple offices, ensuring outstanding performance and oversight.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and national markets and external carrier partners.
• Oversee business development, sales execution, client service, and employee engagement and retention.
• Guide and ensure adherence to growth processes such as Portfolio Review, Renewal Stewardship, and Jeopardy Process.
• Support and integrate new acquisitions, retaining critical staff and revenue.
• Act as the executive sponsor for the region's largest clients, ensuring top-tier support and performance.
• Lead strategic account reviews for high-premium accounts, expanding client engagement.
• Set and monitor team and individual goals, providing consistent coaching and feedback.
• Identify and develop internal talent for future leadership positions.
• Collaborate with other business unit leaders to deliver on corporate initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, amplifying successes and addressing deficiencies.
• Develop and execute the annual business plan for the Commercial segment.
• Stay informed on industry trends and participate in professional associations.
• Travel as required

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