Business Development Representative (Field Underwriting) – Toronto

This full-time position provides timely, knowledgeable and professional service to our Brokers and Client Companies (Assumed) within our underwriting guidelines. As a member of our team of Business Development Representatives located across Canada, you will be responsible for an assigned territory with use of a company car. As a Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for underwriting of larger accounts.

Responsibilities:

  • Be the product expert in your marketplace and deliver the innovative, forward-thinking risk solutions and coverage our clients count on. 
  • Grow your book by developing new business and retaining renewals. Service existing business promptly and professionally through client visits, seminars, quotations and renewal underwriting.
  • Attend industry functions, conventions, and associations in a public relations capacity. Work independently and in partnership with our client support and inspections team.
  • Managing assigned territory and client group.
  • Identifying new market opportunities and initiating contacts
  • Perform underwriting of larger commercial accounts.

Qualifications:

  • University Degree or College Diploma;
  • CIP or enrolled in the CIP program;
  • 4+ years in Commercial Property & Casualty, including experience in Commercial Underwriting of larger accounts;
  • Dedicated to and experienced in exceptional sales/marketing and/or customer relationship management
  • Computer competency;
  • Experienced in work planning, time and territory management;
  • Confident presentation ability and practiced negotiation skills;
  • Technical knowledge or interest is an asset but not a requirement;
  • Valid driver’s license.

Creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes respect, diversity and dignity is important to us. We strive for equality in our workplace, to eliminate employment barriers, and promote a workplace based on principles which align with our company values and promote positive employee practices. Candidates requiring accommodation during any stage of our selection process should advise us of this; we will strive to work with individuals to find a suitable means to meet their needs.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please quote Job Reference BDT-0621-BW and please click the link: Apply here

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.