Property Claims Manager $75,000 – $85,000 + Bonus
October 21, 2015 by Comma Recruitment
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Property Claims Manager
Comma Recruitment are looking for a talented Property Claims Manager to manage and co-ordinate internal, external and independent claims adjusters’ claims processing activities in order to meet profitability objectives, turnaround time and customer satisfaction.
3+ years experience handling Personal Lines and Commercial Property Claims, senior level or management level claims handling experience required.
Organize, plan and supervise your team, optimizing use of staff, financial and material resources, while encouraging teamwork and providing guidance for technical training
Achieve corporate and regional objectives by measuring the team’s performance, ensuring the quality of the claims handling process; and adhere to standards, procedures and productivity levels required
Make decisions for the Claims department regarding claims handling and payment
Assist in improving operational processes and prepare the budget, provide follow-ups, updates and reports for management
Qualifications and experience required:
Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation or working towards
3 + years property claims experience
Leadership, analytical, planning and organizational skills
Strong communication skills and ability to adapt easily to change
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and computer tools
Must have Commercial experience
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Commercial Lines Account Manager
October 20, 2015 by Comma Recruitment
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Commercial Lines Account Manager
Comma Recruitment have a full time opportunity for a Commercial Lines Account Manager
The Account Manager is responsible for overall accountability to the client for their insurance account. Working with the assigned Account Executive (Producer), the Account Manager should be in a position to assist and work with all aspects of the accounts assigned, and liaise with the key decision makers and information providers on the account to ensure the relationship is perceived as high value added.
Responsibilities include:
- Attend information gathering meetings, and contacting the key information provider and/or decision maker at the clients by phone, fax, e-mail, and the like.
• Once the account is written the Account Manager will take over the handling of the account and be involved in the preparation of the Binders and Certificates, addressing any subject ivies attached to renewal.
• Take overall responsibility for policy service between policy anniversary dates.
• Liaise with key decision makers and information providers on an account, and will continue to be positioned by the organization as the key resource to the account.
• The Account Manager will be the “first call” service contact for each of the assigned accounts and will be positioned as such by the organization and the producer.
• Take ultimate responsibility for the gathering of information necessary to generate the renewal proposal.
• Review the renewal proposal with the producer to ensure that it meets the producer’s perception of the client’s expectations.
• Marketing responsibilities including preparation of the Marketing Submission or ensuring their assistant prepares the Marketing Submission.
• Obtaining updates from the client for the Submission in conjunction with the Account Executive.
• Involvement in weekly Marketing meetings with the Marketing department to monitor the progress of the renewals.
• Obtain additional information as required by the Marketing department.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of commercial lines experience preferred.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and time management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with underwriters, key business partners, and customers.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent organization, planning and prioritizing skills.
• Proactive approach to problems and issues, working ahead of potential challenges.
• Skill in analysis, critical thinking and decision making.
• Excellent communication, innovation, adaptability, along with a customer focus, results orientation, and business sense.
• Ability to effectively present a concept or proposal to existing or potential clients.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate the status of assignments.
• Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects.
• High degree of resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to individuals at all levels of the organization.
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Intermediate and Senior Marine Underwriters
September 28, 2015 by Comma Recruitment
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Intermediate and Senior Marine Underwriter
Comma Recruitment are looking for Intermediate and Senior Marine Underwriters with 2 -5 years progressive experience. You will be responsible for underwriting within the marine lines unit.
Underwriters are responsible for evaluating & selecting profitable new risks, based on our underwriting appetite and principles, while developing and maintaining value-driven relationships with brokers. Experience growing a book of business and Ocean Marine technical underwriting knowledge are required.
Based Downtown Toronto we offer an amazing package with the best bonuses in the industry.
- Responsible for the successful evaluation, selection, negotiation, and pricing for assigned policies in order to ensure a profitable book of business within established underwriting authority.
- Develop and maintain a professional relationship with brokers and/or customers to enhance understanding of the target market and to contribute to quality service, problem solving, and risk selection.
- Understand and apply best business practices towards compliance, internal control and operational risk controls in accordance to national standards and regulatory standards and policies.
- To monitor business performance, review progress and enable timely corrective or other appropriate actions to be taken with our partners.
- Develop and maintain a knowledge and understanding of company operations and procedures.
- Mentor and train less experienced underwriters and support staff.
- Work collaboratively on special projects and assignments when required.
Comma Recruitment are looking for:
- Post-secondary school education and/or equivalent on the job experience.
- Minimum 2 years experience for intermediate and seniors with 5+ years experience underwriting with a sound technical knowledge of Ocean Marine
- Broad knowledge and understanding of underwriting discipline and pricing models.
- Ability to work within and adapt to PC oriented environments, including familiarity with e-mail and Internet skills. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Completion of the CIP/FCIP designation or working towards.
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Commercial Lines Marketing – Toronto
September 28, 2015 by Comma Recruitment
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Commercial Lines Marketing – Toronto
Comma Recruitment have a full time opportunity for a Marketer to provide applications and marketing information to producers, review submissions for completion, assist producers with information required, coverage analysis, make recommendations regarding terms and coverage.
Support the sales team and assist the account managers with marketing renewals by building and fostering strong relationships with staff, producers and underwriters.
Prepare proposal presentations and binders as required, negotiate and place new and renewal commercial business with standard or specialty markets. Build a relationship with underwriters through professional risk submissions, attending market meetings, attending insurer functions and earning a reputation for being thorough, honest and fair.
Maintain current knowledge of the markets underwriting appetite and coverage development
Continue Commercial Insurance education through industry seminars and certification programs such as CAIB and CIP. provide technical support to staff ,track quote success, follow up for policy documents, check documents for accuracy.
You will be joining the marketing team, training will be provided but experience in a similar role or working in an insurance brokerage or Insurance company is a great asset, experience with commercial lines in a sales or service capacity.
Must have superb written and oral communication skills, the ability to liaise at all levels and the confidence to establish yourself in a marketing team.
Please forward resume to [email protected]
A Career In Insurance Sales – $38,000 Salary + Commissions
September 17, 2015 by Comma Recruitment
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A Career In Insurance Sales – $38,000 Salary + Commissions
Comma Recruitment have full time opportunities for entry level Personal Lines insurance sales, a full time role with full training provided along with all licensing (RIBO), $38,000 salary + commissions, vacation and benefits package.
We are looking for new talent, any previous sales experience in any industry along with superb communication skills are required.
Fully paid training consists of 6 week in-class training and mentoring program, full time study paid for during study time for licensing and ongoing training and support always provided, you need to provide ambition, enthusiasm and the confidence to communicate at all levels.
Please forward a resume to [email protected] and highlight previous sales experience.
This is a wonderful opportunity to kick-start a career in the insurance industry, superb opportunities for professional development, full time salaried role allows you to earn while you learn.