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20 Mar 2018

Full-Time Underwriter, Surety

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

Job Description

Our Surety group is looking for an emerging finance professional to join the fast-paced team. Our ideal candidate will have the prefect mix of analytics and people skills. In a nutshell, you will be charged with reviewing financial statements and supporting documents, writing reports, and providing sound recommendations on providing surety bonds to existing and new clientele, primary in the construction industry. In addition to using your financial knowledge, you will be responsible for gaining new business through network and broker relationships.

 

Your Impact:

  • Analyze financial data, credit details and contractor experience to determine bond worthiness.
  • Contact Brokers, Construction clients, References, Accountants and other outside resources to gather information to analyze surety submissions.
  • Approval of bonds within authority limits or making recommendations for approval or denial of individual bond requests when outside of limits.
  • Provide recommendations to maintain, amend or reject file limits on existing accounts.
  • Handling of claims within experience and authority level.
  • Build relationships with Brokers, Contractors and other external resources.
  • Market the Surety product line to encourage new business submissions.
  • Prepare reports and complete other duties as assigned.

 

 

Your Expertise:

  • University degree in Business, Economics, and/or Finance.
  • Interested in growing a career in the insurance industry.
  • Prior Surety experience is an asset.
  • The ability to think quick on your feet, analyze corporate financial statements and synthesize large volumes of information.
  • Excellent people skills, the ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Self starter who enjoys stretching outside their comfort zone.
  • Strong and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Construction industry experience an asset.
  • 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: Underwriting. Job Types: Full-Time.

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