The Position

We are looking for a full-time experienced Commercial Account Executive to:
• Grow new business though prospecting and harvest leads and referrals
• Identify opportunities in new markets, products and services and communicate to management

      • Foster strong relationships with current book of business, delegating to service associates as appropriate

• Prepare accurate, professional proposals for submission to insurers
• Negotiate coverage in best interest of the insured and insurer
• Maintain/update client file information and use abeyance system to ensure follow-up
• Provide payment options and keep client files’ accounts receivable current
• Assist in handling of customer claims
• Generate referrals for other insurance needs
• Take an active role in training to stay current on all commercial insurance products and procedures

      • Collaborate with marketing teams on sales initiatives of new products and services

Qualifications

      • Minimum Level 2 license with commitment towards working towards CAIB designation

• Minimum 4 years commercial insurance experience
• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills

• Effectively defines, analyzes and resolves problems with focus on provision of solutions
• Exhibits good judgement in risk assessment and decision making
• Ability to establish goals, implement action plans and prioritize workflow
• Ability to delegate opportunities and effectively communicate expectations, monitor progress, and follow-up to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately

      • Self-motivated; identifies personal development opportunities and takes initiative to seek an apply knowledge and skills

      • Willingness to travel for growth and maintenance of commercial book of business/meet objectives

• Must be a team player, and work well with other staff members and management
• Demonstrated relationship building expertise
• Superior customer service, communication skills and positive personality
• Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work collaboratively as a key member of a team and independently

Why apply

      • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Attractive salary
• Great benefits package and Group RRSP