Branch Manager
· Provide leadership and oversight for all brokerage operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and priorities.
· Implement, champion, and maintain brokerage strategic plan, policies, procedures, and best practices.
· Lead, coach, and develop staff through ongoing feedback, performance management, and mentorship.
· Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators including growth, retention, loss ratios, and strategic initiatives.
· Support the annual budgeting & business planning process and deliver regular updates
· Participate in workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding, collaborating closely with HR on hiring practices and policy adherence.
· Conduct and oversee quality assurance and file audits (new business, endorsements, and renewals) in alignment and collaboration
· Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture that supports employee engagement, accountability, and retention.
· Manage client complaint escalations and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality service standards.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with insurer partners, vendors, and key internal and external stakeholders.
· Represent the brokerage at industry events and remain current on market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments.
· Champion continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and the effective use of technology.
Qualifications
· Active RIBO license required; Level 3 license or willingness to obtain considered an asset.
· Minimum 3 years’ operational leadership experience in a P&C brokerage.
· Preference given to those with working knowledge of Epic brokerage management system.
· Professional insurance designations (CIP, CAIB, FCIP) considered an asset.
· Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
· Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
· Willingness to travel occasionally as required.
Reports To Director of Broker Operations
Direct Reports: CSBs, TSRs, Broker Admin
Cindy Gowing, PRC
AIRS, Certified Professional Recruiter
JOB-BORN Executive Search Inc.
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