BROKERJob DetailsStatus: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Burnaby
Compensation: Acera's total compensation offerings are based on pay for performance that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $80,000 - $110,000 CAD annually; the pay offering is based on location and will vary depending on related insurance experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.
Job SummaryThe Broker markets a variety of Commercial accounts varying in size typically at a minimum of $50K in premium on an account basis, liaising between the Sales team and the Underwriters regarding renewal, new business and mid-term account changes, while fulfilling a mentoring and advisory role where needed; ensuring the needs of the client are met by delivering the highest quality service in communication, documentation and professional integrity.
Primary duties include, but not limited to, the following:- Prepare or review and input of documentation, which includes submissions, proposals, comparison spreadsheets, market response summaries, binders/cover notes and endorsements.
- Analyze the clients' operations and exposure to risk to build out insurance coverages to help protect them from exposure.
- Coordinate the discussion of renewal strategies with client executive teams.
- Handling routine market and coverage inquiries.
- Ensuring accurate processing and receipt of policy documentation.
- Stay informed on industry changes by attending training and other business-related courses including various applicable insurer events.
- Maintaining professional relationships with underwriters, co-workers and clients.
- Providing exceptional and prompt service to Client Advisors and Client Executives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies & Qualifications:- Supports a cohesive team environment.
- Adaptable to working effectively as a team or independently with the ability to adjust to tight and changing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent organizational, written & oral communication skills.
- 3-5 years experience in Commercial Lines (not specifically in a marketing or broking role)
- Ability to use creativity in structuring subscription placements, primary and excess, quota share.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure from time to time.
- Self-starter with advanced skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and EPIC.
- Experience with Policy Works would be considered an asset.
- Ability to navigate different perspectives and personalities.
