Senior Vice President, Quebec Branch

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  • Quebec
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Senior Vice President, Quebec BranchDGA Careers is pleased to be assisting CHES Special Risk Inc. in their search for a Senior Vice President. We are searching for a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to oversee its Quebec operations. This is a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role with one of the top-performing MGAs in Canada.About the RoleCHES is seeking a seasoned underwriting professional to lead its Quebec office. The successful candidate will be part of the executive committee, will lead a team of experienced underwriters, and drive growth through strong broker partnerships and sound underwriting judgment. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on production and offers a pathway to further professional growth opportunities.Key Responsibilities
  • Regulatory & Compliance Leadership
  • Hold and maintain a current AMF commercial license and be prepared to apply for Corporate AMF license approval within 3 months.
  • Lead the office’s compliance efforts, including corporate licensing and OQLF requirements
  • Serve as a Director of the Corporation
  • Underwriting & Portfolio Management
  • Oversee underwriting strategy across the SME commercial book
  • Provide underwriting direction and insights rooted in data and portfolio analytics
  • Ensure best-in-class service delivery, including 24-hour turnaround on broker quotes
  • Team Development & Collaboration
  • Inspire and direct a high-performing underwriting team
  • Foster a collaborative and positive office culture aligned with CHES’s "People First" philosophy
  • Support the recruitment and development of additional talent as the office grows
  • Broker Relations & Market Engagement
  • Conduct regular broker visits to build and deepen relationships
  • Drive production to meet and exceed premium targets
  • Represent CHES in London market negotiations with Lloyd’s brokers and syndicates
  • Strategic Growth & Succession Planning
  • Positively challenge leadership to drive operational efficiencies and profitable growth
  • Take on a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future direction of the organization.
Candidate Profile
  • Minimum 10 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience
  • Leadership experience or strong leadership potential
  • Fully licensed with AMF (commercial lines)
  • CIP or FCIP designation (or in progress)
  • Bilingual (French/English) with strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Results-driven, service-oriented, and analytically minded
  • Motivated to lead, build, and grow a dynamic Quebec-based team
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced MGA environment with national and international exposure
To Apply: DGA Careers is proud to support CHES Special Risk in this key hire. To express interest or learn more, please forward your resume to: Martine Couto – Maurice Reichberg –We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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