Full-Time Bilingual Underwriter, Equipment Breakdown
Job Description
We are looking for an emerging bilingual underwriter to join our Equipment Breakdown team. The successful candidate will use their marketing and technical skills to grow this book of business. They will work closely with the property underwriting team to provide support on equipment breakdown coverage, collaborating to offer our clients a comprehensive insurance solution.
Your Impact:
- Underwrite and quote new business, renewals and endorsements in accordance with our underwriting philosophy, rating, loss ratio objectives, service standards and authority levels for Equipment Breakdown business
- Prepare quotes and negotiate as required
- Maintain knowledge of wordings, rating, pricing, limits, and reinsurance
- Actively market and promote the Equipment Breakdown coverage to our broker force
- Develop and maintain positive and constructive relationships with brokers and internal business partners
- Review and approve referred Equipment Breakdown accounts within assigned authority
- Proactively seek opportunities to incorporate Equipment Breakdown coverage into other lines of business to offer more comprehensive insurance solutions
- Create and deliver training on Equipment Breakdown to our regional offices
- Act as an internal resource for advice and guidance on Equipment Breakdown coverage
- Demonstrate a team-oriented approach to meeting corporate goals and objectives
Your Expertise:
- Minimum 3 years Commercial Underwriting experience
- Experience in Equipment Breakdown Insurance an asset
- CIP/FCIP designation or current enrolment preferred
- University degree or college diploma is considered an asset
- Fully bilingual (French/English) in a professional capacity
- Effective marketing and relationship building skills to support our business development initiatives
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Experience conducting presentations and speaking in front of groups
- Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Travel may be required
The Sovereign General Insurance Company is a trusted source of risk solutions for Canadian businesses. Operating in six offices across Canada, Sovereign is a leader in empowered underwriting in commercial and specialty insurance operations. Sovereign is proud to carry an AM Best A- (Excellent) rating and to be recognized once again with Aon Hewitt Gold Level Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada for 2017. Canadian owned and operated since 1953, Sovereign is a part of The Co‑operators group of companies, a leading Canadian provider of multi-line insurance products with assets of more than $14.5 billion.
Why Choose Sovereign?
- We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and encourage a positive work/life balance.
- We help you maximize your potential through ongoing training and educational opportunities.
- We focus on our people as our most important resource, the knowledge, expertise, creativity and empowerment of our insurance professionals sets us apart.
For more information about Sovereign, please visit: http://www.sovereigngeneral.com/public_docs/careers/WhySovereign.php
The Co-operators group of companies is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please consult with the hiring manager as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.
How to Apply
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