Bilingual Administration Assistant – $40,000 + Benefits, Vacation. Mississauga/ Etobicoke/ Brampton
May 24, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Finance Department: Bilingual Administrative Assistant.
Comma Recruitment are looking for a talented, experienced Bilingual Administration assistant to join the Finance Department, ideal opportunity for a seasoned professional . Must be fluent in French and English with Admin, Accounting or Financial experience.
Responsibilities:
Working in a small team, this is a non-call centre environment, wonderful working conditions in a specialized, small boutique insurance company.
• Provide administrative, clerical, and operational support to the Executive Director, in addition to providing administrative support to the insurance professionals. This includes correspondence and file preparation, electronic scheduling through Outlook, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, expense reports, updating calendars and phone coverage.
• Coordinate the distribution of incoming and outgoing mail including courier service
• Create and maintenance of hard copy and electronic filing systems including archiving of files both locally and remotely
• Maintain and purchase of office supplies
• Liaise with external IT vendor for the smooth functioning of all office equipment.
• Coordinate seminar activities including production and distribution of seminar materials.
• Track and record members contributions and correspondence mailing list
• Translate documents in both French and English
• Maintain and update website content
• Maintain financial records and reports including bank deposits and accounts payable
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile monthly premium and claims controllable accounts.
• Prepare and organize Board meetings including mailing and distribution of Board documents and travel arrangements for Board members.
• Prepare presentation materials utilizing PowerPoint.
• Assist in the preparation of reports utilizing Excel and Access
• Maintain confidential information.
• Other special projects/duties as assigned.
Education:
• College Diploma or equivalent experience
Experience:
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential documents and information.
• A minimum of 3-5 years Executive administrative experience; clerical level experience in finance or accounting environment; Insurance industry experience is an advantage although not essential
Other knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and French. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the business
• Computer literacy and proficiency using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of using QuickBooks is an advantage
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and decision making skills. Ability to problem-solve proactively.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Salary is $40,000 + benefits and excellent vacation package, Location is ideal for Mississauga/Etobicoke/ Brampton
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter $80k GTA
April 25, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter – GTA
Comma Recruitment are looking for a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter with expertise in Commercial Auto. Joining a successful team in a fast paced sales focused environment.
Analyzing requests, assessing risk and negotiating, quoting and handling complex risks and large files. Underwriting business within authority limits.
Promoting products and services and assist brokers in the region with underwriting and rating guidelines both by phone/email and visits.
Provide technical support to brokers and other team members in order to increase efficiency by answering their questions or by helping them analyze certain risks.
Working within a senior team to assist adjusting of underwriting policies and procedures according to market requirements.
Negotiate reinsurance placements by communicating with reinsurance companies.
Play a key part in underwriting committees and participate in special projects.
Comma Recruitment are looking for 5+ years of Commercial Lines Underwriting experience, with great knowledge of Commercial Fleet.
University degree / CIP preferred
Must exhibit a sound knowledge of commercial auto business, including fleet specific.
Demonstrate the ability to handle complex risks.
Maintain an expert and current understanding of all relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions.
Possess the ability to negotiate and sell effectively with brokers and reinsurers.
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Corporate Management Liability Underwriter
April 24, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Comma Recruitment are looking for a Corporate Management Liability Underwriter
You will be responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of brokers and insureds focused on the private and non-profit sector within Financial and Professional Services.
Utilizing effective business development strategies to reach profitability, growth and retention targets, consistent with overall business line objectives.
You will report to the Manager, Corporate Management Liability and will primarily be responsible for underwriting and developing a book of Financial and Professional Services insurance products including Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Cyber Liability, Crime, Kidnap and Ransom, Miscellaneous Professional Liability and Identity Theft.
Working with your designated Underwriting Assistant you will be responsible for the full life cycle of accounts (including prospecting, submission, pre-quote, bind and renewal activities). Strategically underwrite and price accounts in support of growth and profitability goals for you, your team and your line of business.
Initiate and lead an effective broker business development plan that reflects local market conditions.
Implement effective business development strategies , develop and maintain positive and productive broker relationships.
Assist in development of Trainees, Account Underwriters, and less experienced Account Executives.
Act as a technical resource for less experienced staff and focus on larger strategic broker relationships and more complex accounts
Comma Recruitment require a minimum of three years experience in Underwriting, ideally in a similar role, you should be a :
– Enthusiastic self-starter and passionate about customer service
– Strong team and interpersonal skills
– Exercises good judgment and possesses effective written and oral communication
– Flexible and comfortable with change
– Bachelors Degree preferred
– Success in a similar role
– Insurance applicable designations would be an asset, such as CIP
– Demonstrated ability to successfully build and maintain professional broker relationships
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Team Leader – Business System Analysts and System Testers
April 11, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Team Leader – Business System Analysts and System Testers
Comma Recruitment are looking for a talented Team Leader responsible for the supervision of Business System Analysts and Business Systems Testers in the Operations & Planning Team.
1. Supervision of direct reports on the team including: recruiting, performance management, productivity, professional development, mentoring and coaching, and employee satisfaction. Ensures employees are kept informed of updates, changes and new direction through regular team meetings.
2. Co-ordinate resources to ensure adequate support of all regional program initiatives to deliver timely completion of project deliverables and maintenance of internal and external Rate Systems.
3. Continuously striving for efficiency improvement by ensuring the most effective and efficient use of testing processes, resources and tools. Managing defects and minimizing errors and manual workarounds in production environments. Recommends changes in procedures to Manager, Personal Operations and implement changes as required
4. Ensures that established Metrics targets are monitored and objectives are met: Helpdesk mailbox service, new defects, post production warranty, test coverage, test completion target dates.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing and providing support to the testing team on a day-to-day basis in order to ensure resources are adequate and deliverables are met.
Work with various departments to improve systems by managing and coordinating phases of the implementation of requirements and projects in order to meet department and company objectives.
1. Manage the Testing team including testing tools and testing processes. Supervise the work of the team and assist in developing recommendations to improve the team’s efficiency. Ensure resources are adequate, and deliverables are met in the appropriate timelines.
2. Define and implement the role testing has within the organizational structure.
3. Assist in developing and following up on the budget and in planning resources and growth.
4. Participate and provide approval for promotion of major changes to production, assessing whether the quality of the change is acceptable, the amount of testing is appropriate for the complexity of problems, and consider the impact to internal/external users.
5. Act as a resource person for internal clients/colleagues by answering questions on systems, attending technical meetings, and may sit on committees.
6. Manage priorities for analysis and production promotion of systems. Schedule all activities, requirement analysis, and testing phases based on the availability and specialization of team members, and on implementation dates scheduled.
Qualifications
•Post Secondary education or equivalent work experience
•Completion of / or commitment to achieve CIP
•5 years of personal lines underwriting distribution experience or relevant IT experience within insurance industry
•Sound knowledge of systems development and SDLC (Requirement definition and User Acceptance testing)
•Must possess well developed oral and written communication
•Excellent judgment, analytical, interpersonal and team building skills
•Prior team leader or supervisory experience would be beneficial
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Business Analyst – experience with Claims or Underwriting
March 30, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Business Analyst – Opportunities in Claims and Underwriting
Comma Recruitment are looking for talented business Analysts with insurance industry experience in Claims or Underwriting.
Qualifications
Level of Education: Ideally Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Years of Experience: 2 years + experience for intermediate role and 5+ years for senior position. Insurance industry experience essential.
Candidate must possess:
Analytical skills
Planning and organizational skills
Team player
Verbal and written communication skills
Opportunities at Intermediate and Senior level
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Group Insurance – Underwriting Senior Consultant
March 6, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Group Insurance – Underwriting Senior Consultant
| Comma Recruitment require a Group Insurance Consultant to act as a technical resource, coach and mentor.You will bring 5 + years of Group Benefits Underwriting experience together with experience with renewals and new business and a CEBS certification.
The consulting role will involve assisting with the training of the Technical Analysts; assisting with the preparation and/or approval of reports, including group insurance renewals, self-insured renewals, quarterly financial projections, costing for new or existing client business, experience updates, managed health care and other ad hoc reports. The Group Benefits consultant is also responsible for assisting with the preparation of new business quotes as required, reports and providing recommendations on plan designs. The Consultant will provide underwriting advice and answer inquiries from multiple internal and external sources. Reporting to the President and working with various teams and projects as required.
Please forward resume to [email protected]
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Insurance Sales – Commercial and Personal Lines
February 21, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Insurance Sales – Commercial and Personal Lines
Comma Recruitment are looking for talented sales people looking for a career, a full salary and a benefit package.
We want to hear from experienced Insurance professionals and sales people looking to start a career in Insurance.
Full salary and training provided, we offer a career path for :
- Entry Level Personal Lines
- Account / Senior Account Executives
- Experienced Personal Lines sales looking to move into Commercial Lines
- Commercial Account Executives and Sales Mentors
- Partners and Senior Partners (Board Approval for partnership)
- Existing book of business for sale or development
We cover all aspects of Insurance from Personal Home, Auto, Life to Commercial Property, Professional Liability, CGL, Commercial Auto/Fleet Insurance, Golf and Country Club, Food and Manufacturing, Small Business and Special Risks.
Comma Recruitment are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people, must have a passion for sales and service and love interacting with people.
Well presented with a strong sales background and a proven track record of sales success. We provide a full salary, continued training and support, benefits and vacation package with sales incentives and commissions.
Insurance sales experience is a great asset and candidates with OTL and RIBO license will be given preference.
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Property Field Claims Adjuster
February 12, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Property Field Claims Adjuster
Investigate, negotiate and settle moderate to complex Property Field Claims, both Commercial and Personal Lines property damage claims in the field
•Investigate relatively complex commercial and personal lines property claims in a timely and respectful manner through communication with customers, contractor, consultants and any other related parties
•Collect reports and statements to determine coverage
•Develop an action plan for conducting investigations
•Negotiate with customers, claimants, lawyers, and insurance clients to settle claims
•Attends court proceedings, hearings or alternative dispute resolutions, as required, to provide information on claims
•Maintain current knowledge of insurance products, as well as appraisal or investigation techniques and services
•Identify process improvement needs and recommend changes to policies or procedures to maintain quality service and competitiveness
Comma Recruitment are looking for 5 years claims handling experience, ideally with field claims experience
•A college diploma or a university degree preferred (or equivalent business experience)
•Completed or are working toward a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation
•Strong customer service and written communication skills
•Technical expertise at least partly acquired through direct field experience, in the investigation, assessment and settlement of property claims
•Expertise in personal lines and commercial lines products
•Expertise in the principles of contracts and contract law
•Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
•Ability to travel on short notice
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Casualty Claims Manager
January 30, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Claims Manager – Casualty – Edmonton $72,000 – $90,000
Comma Recruitment are looking for a Casualty team leader with 5+ years in Bodily Injury Claims. You will be training, coaching and mentoring a team of adjusters, assisting with complex claims and large losses and appraising staff, monitoring the teams performance and working towards department goals in claim handling, customer service and productivity.
Comma Recruitment are looking for a senior claims adjuster, ideally with management experience and 5 years investigating, negotiating and settling BI/Casualty claims.
Looking for a strong communicator, knowledgeable with policies and procedures, legislation and legal requirements. A talented adjuster that can identify training needs, develop and deliver training material.
A leader that can bring the best out of a talented team of BI / Casualty adjusters and support staff.
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Boiler and Machinery Inspector
January 30, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Boiler and Machinery Inspector
Comma Recruitment are looking for a Boiler and Machinery inspector to work with Claims and Underwriting departments
Knowledge and experience required to inspect Boiler and Pressure Vessels in compliance with Ontario Regulations. Must have an Ontario Certificate of Competency enabling the individual to complete required Jurisdictional Inspections and issue Certificates of Inspection. Preference will be given to individuals with a National Board Designation.
Responsible for providing technical guidance to underwriters, adjusters, and brokers on risk management and loss prevention pertaining to the operation and maintenance of boiler and pressure vessels. Conducts inspections and assessments of commercial properties for existing and/or potential mechanical breakdown insurance risks. Formulates verbal and written recommendations.
Issues Certificates of Inspection for boiler and pressure vessel objects which require them.
Inspection and generating a report that supports the underwriting and pricing of Production Machinery and Consequential Loss
As a representative of the company, provides quality customer service to insured’s and brokers as well as to internal customers such as underwriters, claims adjusters and managers.
Required to attend claims sites and assist in the assessment of the claim and its potential.
Assists in the development and delivery of equipment breakdown training programs relating to loss control and prevention to brokers, underwriters, and insured’s.
Comma Recruitment require a post secondary education, either a degree or college diploma in a related discipline such as Engineering, Physical Science or Loss Prevention
An Ontario Certificate of Competency issued by the TSSA is required.
3 years experience with practical knowledge required to inspect Boiler and Pressure Vessels.
Valid Driver’s License
Please forward resume to [email protected]
