Corporate Management Liability Underwriter

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

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

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

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. Comma Recruitment are looking for a talented Underwriter with 5 years group benefits underwriting experience. University Degree or College Diploma Direct experience with group benefits renewals and/or new business. Knowledge of various underwriting methods and renewal rating methodology (i.e. credibility formulas, refund accounting, large case LTD underwriting, etc.) Knowledge of various group products and policy provisions including the following: life, health, drug plans, and dental. Knowledge of critical illness, out-of-province emergency medical, flex benefits, and health care spending accounts is an asset. Knowledge of various types of group contracts. This includes corporate, franchise group, association group and multi-employer plans. Proven success in meeting performance levels related to established objectives. Ability to manage multiple priorities in an environment of rapid and continuous change. Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize conflicting demands. Proficiency with current Microsoft technology and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Must have the CEB or CEBS certification. Experience with pension plans is an asset. Management or Supervisory experience an asset   Please forward resume to [email protected]

 

 

Insurance Sales – Commercial and Personal Lines

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]

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