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Vice President, Commercial Lines
@ Aplin
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Aplin is hiring a Vice President of Commercial Lines for an established Vancouver brokerage with over 40 years of operation. The role leads a team of 6–7 marketers, drives strategic growth, and handles renewals and new business in commercial insurance. The posting states a full-time, in-office role in Vancouver with a competitive base salary and performance bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 6–7 marketers and set strategic initiatives
- Oversee renewals and negotiate complex renewals with insurers
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiency
- Develop new business and diversify the portfolio
- Serve as strategic thought leader on market trends
Requirements summary:
- Over 10 years of commercial insurance expertise
- History of managing books in transportation, manufacturing or construction
- Proven team leadership and business development
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Level 2 licence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Performance bonus |
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Step into a leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of the commercial insurance team!
We are working with an established Vancouver based brokerage, with over 40 years of operation.
As the Vice President of Commercial Lines, you will drive strategic growth, foster innovation, and lead a talented team of marketers. Your leadership will be essential in strengthening existing client relationships and expanding into new sectors, while growing the commercial line team of the branch.
This is an in-office role in Vancouver
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 6–7 marketers and collaborate with senior staff to set and execute strategic initiatives.
- Oversee renewal processes, providing guidance on large accounts and developing plans for proactive engagement.
- Negotiate complex renewals and resolve issues with insurers, ensuring maximum retention and profitability.
- Drive process improvements, accountability, and operational efficiency across the team.
- Develop new business, pursue promising market opportunities, and diversify the portfolio beyond traditional sectors.
- Serve as a strategic thought leader, identifying market trends and recommending actionable solutions to maximize performance.
Qualifications:
- Over 10 years of expertise in commercial insurance, with a history of managing books in transportation, manufacturing, construction, or related sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, foster business development, and handle complex negotiations.
- Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with senior staff and clients.
- Level 2 license
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus potential based on performance and company growth
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Standard paid time off and sick leaves
- Opportunities for professional development and industry certifications
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Interested? Apply today!
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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