Sovereign Talent Search
Your Opportunity: Underwriter, Equipment Breakdown Insurance
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Montreal, QC
We are looking for an emerging underwriter who is keen to advance their career by joining our
successful Equipment Breakdown team. The successful candidate will hone their underwriting skills
working alongside industry experts, leveraging their natural curiosity to and business acumen to
grow this book of business. You will collaborate with our property underwriters, providing support
on equipment breakdown coverage to offer our clients comprehensive insurance solutions. This is
your opportunity to join a growing team focused on servicing our brokers and clients commercial
insurance needs.
Your Impact:
• Underwrite and quote new business, renewals and endorsements in accordance with our
underwriting philosophy, rating, loss ratio objectives, service standards and authority levels
for Equipment Breakdown business
• Prepare quotes and negotiate as required
• Maintain knowledge of wordings, rating, pricing, limits, and reinsurance
• Actively market and promote the Equipment Breakdown coverage to our broker force
• Development and maintain positive and constructive relationships with brokers and internal
business partners
• Review and approve referred Equipment Breakdown accounts within assigned authority
• Proactively seek opportunities to incorporate Equipment Breakdown coverage into other
lines of business to offer more comprehensive insurance solutions
• Create and deliver training on Equipment Breakdown to our regional offices
• Act as an internal resource for advice and guidance on Equipment Breakdown coverage
• Demonstrate a team-oriented approach to meeting corporate goals and objectives
Your Expertise:
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Minimum 3 years Commercial Underwriting experience
A strong interest in Equipment Breakdown insurance
CIP/FCIP designation or current enrolment preferred
University degree or college diploma is considered an asset
Effective marketing and relationship building skills to support our business development
initiatives
Exceptional customer service skills
Experience conducting presentations and speaking in front of groups
Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
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Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Bilingual ( English-French)
Travel may be required
Your Next Steps:
To learn more about the impact you can make, apply to join Sovereign’s talented team of
professionals and stand out from the crowd!
Apply by email at [email protected]
*Please state the job title in your email subject line.
Sovereign General Insurance is one of the major insurers in Canada, dealing exclusively with
independent brokers. It is also a member of The Co-operators Group of Companies, giving it access
to resources one would expect from a leading Canadian owned multi-product insurance company.
The company emphasizes an innovative and entrepreneurial approach, endowing its staff with a
sufficient level authority to be responsive regionally to the needs of brokers and customers.
Why Choose Sovereign?
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We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and encourage a positive
work/life balance.
We help you maximize your potential through ongoing training and educational
opportunities.
We focus on our people as our most important resource, the knowledge, expertise, creativity
and empowerment of our insurance professionals sets us apart.
For more information about Sovereign, please
visit: http://www.sovereigngeneral.com/public_docs/careers/WhySovereign.php
The Co-operators group of companies are committed to providing a work environment that is
inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for
qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for
an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your
participation, please consult with the hiring manager as soon as practical so that suitable
accommodations can be arranged.