Senior Underwriter, Contract Surety - Toronto

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company

$85K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Arts with a focus on Business, Accounting or Finance
  • 3-5+ years of experience in Contract Surety, Accounting, Finance or Banking
  • Customer service skills with relationship-building capabilities
  • Strong analytical skills for financial statement assessment
  • Bilingual in French and English is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite new business applications for surety bonds
  • Analyze and monitor the financial strength of accounts
  • Negotiate terms and conditions for surety bond issuance
  • Monitor construction developments and project exposures
  • Develop new business through networking and marketing
  • Represent Trisura at industry functions and associations
  • Find creative solutions to complex underwriting risks
  • Enhance underwriting knowledge through training and education

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with 3-4 days in office
  • Opportunity to represent company at industry events
  • Focus on professional development through courses and training
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team ofSuretyprofessionals in our Toronto office.

SENIOR UNDERWRITER, CONTRACT SURETY

TORONTO

The successful applicant will be a passionate and results oriented self-starter with the capability to foster and build upon relationships with new and existing talent.

As an integral member of the team, you will bring:

  • Demonstrated capability for outstanding customer service and building long term relationships
  • Proven track record for quick, accurate problem resolution
  • Exceptional financial statement analysis skills
  • Passion for excellence and detail orientation
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
  • Strong work ethic, good organizational skills and the ability to work well, both independently and in a team-based environment
  • A logical, process-oriented work style
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Exceptional working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook


Accountabilities include:

  • Underwrite new business applications for surety according to company standards
  • Analyze, assess and monitor the financial strength of new and existing account business
  • Negotiate specific terms and conditions for the issuance of surety bonds
  • Regular monitoring of various construction developments, projects and exposures
  • Develop new business through networking and marketing with clients, consultants, lawyers, etc.
  • Represent Trisura at various associations and industry related functions
  • Search for solutions to complex problems with the ability to bring creativity to underwriting risks
  • Expand upon industry knowledge to improve underwriting decisions through courses and training


Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of BCom, or BA with Business, Accounting or Finance focus
  • 3-5+ years' experience in Contract Surety, Accounting, Finance or Banking
  • Bilingual in French and English is an asset


Location:

  • Downtown Toronto - Hybrid - 3 - 4 days per week in office


Salary:

  • The expected salary in this position is within the range of $85,000 - $125,000.


This salary range reflects the expected base compensation for the role across Canada. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities. Trisura provides this range in good faith in accordance with applicable legislation.

This position is for an existing, currently vacant position.

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If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding company, are driven to excel, thrive in a team environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization that values your contribution, we would like to hear from you!

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