Job title: Commercial Specialist

Company: The Co-operators

Job description: Description :

Company: Sovereign

Department: Underwriting

Employment Type: Hybrid Work Model: Hybrid

Language: Bilingualism in English and French is required.

The Opportunity:

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance company, Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

The Sovereign General Insurance Company is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Commercial Underwriting Team. The successful candidate will be adept at analyzing risks and providing creative solutions to brokers. The ideal candidates will have the ability to influence and inspire others through their enthusiasm and provide exceptional customer service to our broker force.

What you’re responsible for:

• Promoting, underwriting and quoting new business, renewals and endorsements in accordance with the company’s underwriting philosophy, rating, loss ratio objectives, service standards and authority levels.
• Developing and maintaining positive constructive relationships with brokers.
• Developing a team-oriented approach to meeting corporate and department goals and objectives; including written premium and profitability objectives.
• Providing guidance, training and mentoring to less experienced staff

What to expect:

• Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.

To be successful:

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
• You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You will support and guide others through changing conditions and encourage the exploration of new opportunities or innovations.
• You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.
• A company that is committed to support the social, environmental and financial well-being of the lives, families and communities we impact

To join our team:

• Minimum of 7 years of Commercial Underwriting experience.
• Expertise in Construction and Manufacturing underwriting.
• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of specific metrics to support effective portfolio management analysis.
• Proven project and change management skills with the ability to deliver on deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in both English and French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority anglophone and francophone clients, groups, and teams. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team that inspires each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
• A company that is committed to support the social, environmental and financial well-being of the lives, families and communities we impact.

Expected salary:

Location: Montreal, QC

Job date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:10:46 GMT