Regional Manager, Insurance (Southern Manitoba)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established insurance organization with a long-standing presence in Manitoba and a strong reputation for providing trusted insurance advice and exceptional service to individuals, families, farmers, and businesses. With deep roots in the communities they serve, the organization combines the resources and stability of an established insurance group with a genuinely local approach to client relationships.

Their culture is built around Care, Collaboration, and Integrity, with a strong focus on developing their people, supporting local communities, and creating lasting relationships with clients. Their diverse insurance offering spans Personal Lines, Autopac, Commercial, Agricultural, and specialty insurance solutions, creating an environment where experienced insurance professionals can broaden their expertise and make a meaningful impact.

The Regional Manager, Insurance (Southern Manitoba) role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a group of rural insurance offices throughout Southern Manitoba. This is a highly visible leadership position for an experienced insurance professional who enjoys developing people, strengthening branch performance, building relationships, and having a direct influence on the success of their region.

The successful candidate does not need to live in one of the rural communities they oversee, but must be comfortable with frequent travel between branches. A car allowance is provided to support the travel requirements of the role, alongside a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Key Responsibilities

As the Regional Manager, Insurance (Southern Manitoba), you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a group of rural branches, empowering teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences while achieving business, growth, and performance objectives.

• Regional Leadership & Operations:

  • Provide leadership and oversight to a group of insurance offices across Southern Manitoba, ensuring consistent operational standards and an effective client experience.

  • Regularly visit branches to understand local opportunities and challenges, provide support to branch leaders, and maintain a strong leadership presence across the region.

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, service standards, and overall branch performance.

• Team Leadership & Development:

  • Coach, mentor, and develop branch leaders and insurance professionals through regular performance discussions, feedback, training, and career development.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement across the region.

  • Identify emerging talent and support employees in building their skills and progressing their careers within the organization.

• Business Growth & Performance:

  • Drive growth, retention, and profitability across Personal Lines, Autopac, and other insurance portfolios within the region.

  • Monitor branch performance and key business indicators, identifying trends and implementing strategies to achieve regional objectives.

  • Work closely with branch teams to identify new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships.

• Customer Experience:

  • Champion a client-first culture and ensure customers receive knowledgeable, personalized, and responsive service.

  • Support branch teams in handling complex customer situations and resolving issues effectively.

  • Promote relationship-based insurance practices that contribute to long-term client loyalty and retention.

• Community & Relationship Building:

  • Build strong relationships with employees, customers, community organizations, and other local stakeholders throughout Southern Manitoba.

  • Maintain a visible presence within the communities served by the region and represent the organization at relevant local and industry events.

  • Encourage teams to participate in community initiatives and activities that strengthen the organization's local relationships.

• Compliance & Risk Management:

  • Ensure branch operations comply with regulatory requirements, company policies, industry standards, and established risk-management practices.

  • Provide guidance to branch leaders and employees on appropriate processes, controls, and insurance practices.

  • Remain current on developments within the Manitoba insurance market and communicate relevant changes to regional teams.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Education & Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of insurance industry experience, with demonstrated leadership or management experience.

  • Experience leading insurance professionals, branch operations, or geographically dispersed teams.

  • Strong knowledge of Personal Lines and Autopac insurance.

  • Experience within a rural insurance market or working with multiple branch locations is an asset.

  • CAIB designation or equivalent is preferred.

• Licensing & Technical Skills:

  • Minimum Level 3 General Insurance Licence.

  • Strong understanding of the Manitoba insurance market and regulatory environment.

  • Experience with EPIC or other insurance brokerage management systems is an asset.

  • Strong business acumen and the ability to use performance data to identify opportunities and drive results.

• Key Competencies:

  • Strong people leader with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams across multiple locations.

  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.

  • Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to balance operational priorities with long-term growth.

  • Highly organized and comfortable managing competing priorities across a geographically dispersed region.

  • Comfortable travelling frequently between rural branches and maintaining a hands-on leadership presence.

  • A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach to leadership.

What You Can Expect

This is an opportunity to join an established and respected insurance organization while taking on a leadership role with meaningful regional influence. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape branch performance, develop talented insurance professionals, and strengthen the organization's presence throughout Southern Manitoba.

The role offers:

• Competitive base salary + bonus structure

• Car allowance to support frequent travel between branches

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Matching RRSP/DPSP program

• Industry-leading training and continuing education

• Career development opportunities

• A collaborative workplace built around Care, Collaboration, and Integrity

• The opportunity to lead a group of established rural insurance offices while remaining based in a community of your choice

Apply Today

Please submit your resume directly to Alana Tarchuk via email at [email protected] referencing Job ID: 87408

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