Director- Long Haul Trucking and Commercial Automobile

About Us

Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who we are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion!
At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience.
We offer:
• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program,
• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,
• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,
• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more.

Join our growing team where everyone belongs!

Position Details

Reporting to the AVP - Long-Haul Trucking and Commercial Auto leader, the incumbent will lead and direct the underwriting of complex new and existing Commercial Auto & LHT programs (Fleet, garage, Towing, LHT). 

• This position will collaborate with Business Development and Actuarial to achieve profitable underwriting results through the growth, development, and underwriting of products and services
• Maintain knowledge of industry, market, and competition; anticipate external market trends, internal needs and/or client needs.
• Make sound financial judgments based on a thorough understanding of financial management methods, the nature of insurance risk and costs.
• Responsible for achieving operational goals, while adhering to client service standards and being compliant with company and industry regulatory standards.
• Delivering established new and renewal business and expense goals as provided by the Vice President for goal achievement.
• Making sure deliverables are met, identifying gaps and providing solutions to address any concerns.
• Ensuring the achievement of all standards  as outlined in the Company operational guidelines
• Monitor risk selection of their respective region
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of required products, markets and territories.
• Achievement of premium goals and budgets.

Your Profile

•    University Degree Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or similar
•    7 + years in Commercial Auto and or LHT 
•    5 years in Managing Leaders
•    CIP or FCIP designation
•    CRM exposure
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    Proven record to work effectively in a team environment, and resolution and get the consensus and consultative approach Motivated, enthusiastic and self-directed.
•    Initiative, sense of urgency, accountability and results-oriented.

Our Commitment

Please note this position will be posted internally for 10 business days.