Bilingual Multimedia Designer – $50 – $60k + Bonus

BILINGUAL MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER – GTA West

 

SUMMARY:

As a key member of the marketing team, you are a talented Multimedia Designer who can provide creativity and artistic leadership.  In this role, you will be responsible for creation and execution of interactive media presentations, and graphic designing.  You bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas, are highly organized, capable of multi-tasking, setting and meeting deadlines.  Your ability to deliver compelling solutions, attention to detail and ability to work in extreme deadlines will be key to your success.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Production

• Prepare art for online production
• Assist in developing marketing communications for website
• Manage the web store including sales & inventory tracking, billing, and other general operations
• Design/execute permission-based e-mail marketing campaigns

 

2. Creating Multimedia Presentations
   • Create and execute concepts for interactive media including DVD and CD-ROM presentations

 

3. Graphic Designing

• Create layout and design for ads and other marketing materials
• Create PowerPoint presentations
• Offer advice and suggestions on design and implementation of requested materials
• Take digital photographs, scan, and colour correct images

 

Education:

• Community College diploma or equivalent experience
• Website development and/or multimedia design
• Multimedia/graphic design diploma or graphic communications management degree

 

Experience:

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in the following areas:  DVD production, creation of interactive media, printing, and designing
• Experience with the following applications: DVD Studio Pro, LiveType, Flash, Director, QuarkXpress, Adobe: Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Dreamweaver
• Experience with the following equipment: scanner, digital camera, and DVD burner

 

Skills Required:

 

• Must be fluently bilingual (English/French)
• Proficient with MAC and PC environments
• Knowledge of video and editing equipment
• Understanding of various browser/internet server settings
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS using Dreamweaver
• Advanced abilities to utilize Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark files
• Knowledge of Mac OS X and Windows platforms
• Knowledge of Macromedia Flash and action script
• Good understanding of online email technologies
• Must be able to work in a team environment, with little guidance or supervision
• Ability to learn on the go
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Must be flexible during peak workload projects
• Must be able to adjust to shifting priorities
• Must be able to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to proofread French documents

 

Please forward resume to [email protected]

Intermediate Commercial Underwriter – GTA East

Intermediate Commercial Underwriter –  GTA East

Comma Recruitment are looking for a talented Intermediate Commercial Lines Underwriter, you will be responsible for analyzing, selecting and underwriting moderately complex risks in commercial automobile, property and/or liability insurance, in order to contribute to a profitable portfolio of business.

• Analyze requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes, and recommend innovative solutions
• Support brokers regarding underwriting and rating policies
• Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development
• Use negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company
• Provides technical advice, recommendations, and mentoring to team members
• Make recommendations to improve the department and increase its efficiency

Your Skills

• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation or working towards
• 2 to 5 years of underwriting experience in Commercial Lines
• Very strong analytical and customer service skills
• Initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Strong negotiating skills and business savvy
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer tools

Please forward resume to [email protected]

Special Risks Underwriter – Energy, Gas, Oil, Mining – Toronto or Calgary

Special Risks Underwriter – Energy, Gas, Oil, Mining – Toronto or Calgary

Comma Recruitment are looking for an experienced and talented Special Risks Underwriter with 3+ years experience and expertise within Energy, Gas, Oil and Mining.

• Develop and execute marketing plan to drive new and renewal business, including in-person visits, telemarketing and distribution of marketing materials for insurance company partners
• Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing
• Develop and submit underwriting referrals, where required.
• Monitor key metrics, such as, new business hit ratio, renewal retention ratio, premium growth, and loss ratio, formulating corrective action where necessary
• Mentor and train Assistant Underwriters as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong background and connections in the energy/ oil & gas/mining space

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of multi-line underwriting experience, excess & surplus experience preferred
• Strong sales and marketing skills a must, business acumen, interest in continued education and professional development

• Insurance license, CIP or comparable designations preferred,  MGA experience is preferred
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive base compensation & highly lucrative sales incentive bonus plan
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
• Many opportunities for career advancement

This is an outstanding opportunity for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, drive for career advancement and desire to develop relationships while growing a book of business.

Please forward resume to [email protected]

Senior Professional Liability Underwriter – Toronto

Senior Professional Liability Underwriter

Comma Recruitment are looking for an experienced and talented Professional Liability Underwriter, ideally 5+ years experience, a great opportunity to be a technical specialist working with all our Canadian offices.

 

• Join one of the fastest growing segments of our organization within a specialized Centre of Excellence that you will be able to build

• Handle risks located throughout Canada with carrier and Lloyds of London partners

• Serve as an internal resource and product expert

• Travel and entertain clients and prospects

• See opportunities to access and cultivate new markets and products

• Manage relationships with retail brokers

• Develop and execute marketing plan to drive new business, including in-person visits, networking, marketing and distribution of marketing materials

•Underwrite new and renewal business based on underwriting authority and guidelines

• Participate in a highly lucrative sales incentive plan

• Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing

• Apply appropriate quality underwriting and risk selection on quoted business

• Monitor key metrics, such as, new business hit ratio, renewal retention ratio, premium growth, and loss ratio, formulating corrective action where necessary

• Use cutting-edge technology to deliver high quality service to agents and agencies

• Mentor and train Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters, as needed

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5-10 years underwriting experience, preferably significant experience in professional liability

• CIP, RPLU or equivalent preferred

 

COMPENSATION

•Competitive compensation and benefits package available to successful candidates.

 

Please forward resume to [email protected]

Claims Assistants – Mississauga

Claims Assistants – Mississauga

Comma Recruitment are looking for claims assistants for a multi national insurance company, a great opportunity to join an industry leading company.

Are you detail-oriented and enjoy providing excellent customer service?

As a Claims Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative assistance and front-line quality customer service in the settlement of insurance Claims.

You will:

• Prepare forms and correspondence to insurance clients, vendors and legal representatives
• Administer file storage and retrieval process for closed files
• Provide various administrative support activities such as photocopying, scanning, etc (where required)
• Open new claims and assign appropriate claims adjusters
• Process, coordinate, sort and distribute incoming correspondence
• Process payments on claim files
• Identify process improvements to management

Your Skills:

• Experience within insurance or legal industry is a great asset
• High School or College Diploma including business/administration training
• 1 year of work experience in a similar environment
• Ability to consistently perform at a superior level with respect to both the accuracy and volume of work completed
• Effective communications skills with an emphasis on customer service
• Strong computer skills or training with standard office applications including strong data entry skills

Please forward resume to [email protected]

Service Broker, Personal Lines Clients $40,000 – $45,000 Salary + Bonus – North Toronto

Service Broker, Personal Lines Clients  $40,000 – $45,000 Salary + Bonus – North Toronto

Comma Recruitment are looking for a  Service Broker to provide exemplary customer service to existing clients, who have home and auto policies.

• Act as primary contact with clients for service issues and general concerns;
• Provide service by telephone, or at client request, at the client’s home or business location;
• Participate in review of client accounts on an annual basis, at the time of the renewal;
• General client service, including contacting company underwriters, and with other involved staff, such as Account Executives and Account Managers in other departments;
• Completion of processing tasks related to policies & endorsements utilizing required forms;
• Alert team members and other staff (including Management) to service or claims issues requiring action or client communication;
• Remain alert for opportunities to up-sell coverage
• Review all documents received from insurers (renewals, endorsements, cancellations)
• Maintain complete and accurate client activity notes;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• R.I.B.O. license required.
• successful customer service experience in a general insurance brokerage
• Familiarity with insurance IT systems is considered an asset (TAM, CompuQuote, PowerBroker)
• Excellent communication skills 

Please forward resume to [email protected]

Senior Sales Broker – Personal Lines

RIBO Senior Sales Broker – Personal Lines

Comma Recruitment have a  full time opportunity for RIBO licensed Sales Broker, working for one of Canada’s largest brokerages, this role has an excellent base salary with attractive bonus, benefits and vacation package

Personal Lines sales experience growing a book of business through outbound calls, referrals, following up on leads and cross selling to existing clients.

Experience making outbound calls is essential, contacting referrals from their website inquiries and referrals from third parties.

Handling Personal Lines Home and Auto policies, must have insurance experience, ideally within a brokerage and a RIBO license, IT skills are a great advantage particularly experience with insurance systems like TAM, Powerbroker or CompuQuote

$50,000 base + bonus, expected first year earnings of $70,000 +

Please forward resume to [email protected]