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20 Mar 2018

Full-Time Senior Underwriter, Surety

The Sovereign General Insurance Company – Posted by The Sovereign General Insurance Company Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Our Surety Practice is looking for a Senior Underwriter to complement our team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the market for strong business development skills as well as the ability to manage more complex accounts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional business acumen and the people skills to match, this opportunity is for you!

 

Your Impact:

  • Analyze financial data, credit details and contractor experience to determine bond worthiness
  • Liaise with brokers, construction clients, references, accountants and other external resources to gather information to analyze surety submissions
  • Support the team in reaching business objectives by making recommendations for approval or denial of individual bond requests and leveraging support when outside of authority limits
  • Provide recommendations to maintain, amend or reject file limits on existing accounts
  • Support the training and development of more junior team members
  • Build relationships with brokers, contractors and other external parties
  • Effectively discuss and promote Sovereign’s Surety philosophy to encourage new business submissions
  • Prepare reports and complete other duties as assigned

 

 

Your Expertise:

  • University degree in Business, Economics, and/or Finance preferred
  • 5-7 Years of progressive Surety experience
  • Entrepreneurial self starter who wants to make their mark on the industry
  • Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Experience reviewing corporate financial statements and other sources of data to gain insights that allow us to make informed underwriting
  • Effective interpersonal skills to support our business development initiatives
  • Strong and persuasive written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
  • Interest in coaching and mentoring more junior Surety practitioners
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel will be required

 

The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment.

 

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

Apply by email at careers@sovgen.com   *Please state the job title in your email subject line.  

Job Categories: Surety. Job Types: Full-Time.

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