Director, Insurance Programs Jobs

DIRECTOR, INSURANCE PROGRAMS
OMA Insurance
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The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) advocates for and supports doctors, seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. We continually seek to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health care system by courageously pursuing best practices, new ideas, solutions, and opportunities to improve.
Job Summary
The Director, Insurance Programs is responsible for oversight of all insurance program financials, performance, amendments, and evolution, including developing, executing the product strategy, and leading our Product and Actuarial specialists in executing business initiatives. The role will be responsible for modifying and/or significantly improving or adapting existing processes, products, and services by correcting major problems, resolving significant issues, or developing new research. There is also an element of Partner management where you are the main point of contact for renewals and reporting. The overall expectation is to understand these reports and work alongside our external Consultants to negotiate these renewals and derive insights from the financial reporting that could lead to potential amendments within the programs. Our programs involve primarily Group Insurance but also involve Commercial, Home and Auto products.
Do you feel energized by leading mid-scale projects and programs, 1-2 years in duration, or multiple phases of a larger project or program involving internal and/or external resources and/or employees from multiple departments. Motivating employees and/or external contractors and allocating work within a given set of resources to achieve objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our OMA Insurance (OMAI) department as a Director, Insurance Programs, and work in an environment you thrive in! OMA Insurance offers a complete portfolio of group and individual life insurance solutions and services to OMA members in Ontario and members of the Atlantic medical associations. Our vision is to be the trusted choice for our members’ financial wellness. Our goal is to provide medical professionals with the right insurance coverage at every stage of their careers.
How You Will Make a Difference

• Coordinate the implementation of new product and program enhancements with Product Specialists and oversee the key stakeholders responsible for delivering on the changes.
• Present research and recommendations for program changes, enhancements to senior management and leaders, including OMA Insurance Board members.
• Oversee the OMA Insurance programs and services, provide oversight and ensure program sustainability as well as value for members.
• Provide leadership on analysis and research conducted to identify new product and product enhancements within the Insurance Program team.
• Manage Partner relationships, renewals, reporting and assist with negotiations.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the product and actuarial team, assign, schedule and prioritize work assignments, monitor workloads and performance, ensure ongoing work quality, resolve issues, identify training and development needs, and provide performance review input, feedback, and coaching.

Requirements That Are Important To Us

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation
• Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation
• Group Insurance products, Property/ Casualty and Home/Auto insurance expertise.
• Ten or more years’ experience with relevant Insurance expertise as a specialist in the field
• GBA (Group Benefits Administration)
• University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce or Actuarial Studies

The OMA has moved to a permanent hybrid work environment. As such, the individual in this position will be required to work a minimum number of days in our Toronto offices.
What do we have to offer you?

• A commitment to growth and development through paid professional development and continuous in-house learning
• Exceptional group benefits package, including a spending account and a robust wellness program
• A work environment whose values are to be respectful, bold, responsive, and transparent in our work and our behaviours
• An organization that has been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for three consecutive years.
• A fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMAI, its members, and the health-care system
• A friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
• An organization that is committed to the equity, diversity and inclusion principles of humility, accountability, collaboration, courage and integrity
• Competitive salary and bonus program

As a condition of employment, OMA conducts background checks and reference checks for all open positions.
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The Ontario Medical Association is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the AODA Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.