Company: Sovereign Insurance
Department: Underwriting
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: Bilingualism in English and French is required.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant
The Opportunity:
At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. When you grow, we grow — your success crowns ours.
We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here, your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the Canadian businesses and communities we serve.
That shared commitment strengthens our culture and moves us forward — together. That’s the Crown Effect.
We are looking for an emerging underwriter to join our dynamic Equipment Breakdown team. Reporting to the Western Manager, Equipment Breakdown, the successful candidate will use their technical and marketing skills along with strong business acumen to grow this book of business while working closely with the other line of business teams to provide clients with a comprehensive insurance solution. The ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team, is paramount, as is problem-solving and having a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
How you will create impact:
- Underwriting and quoting new business and renewals in accordance with our underwriting philosophy and guideline to ensure a profitable book of business within established authority. Negotiate coverage or rates as applicable, offering creative solutions that offer a mutually beneficial outcome.
- Work with our risk engineering peers to understand risk quality
- Building the brand. Developing positive and constructive relationships with brokers and business partners with a focus towards expanding market penetration.
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients to deliver account support, and customized client focused proposals.
- Actively monitor progress towards targets and goals
- Support continuous improvement and product development by providing constructive feedback and insights on product offerings, tools and/or resource
How you will succeed:
- You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results and using active listening skills to offer meaningful solutions in your interactions.
- You actively seek out learning opportunities to support own development and growth.
- You ensure your day-to-day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
- You will support others through changing conditions and encourage the exploration of new opportunities or innovations.
- You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.
To join our team:
- A University or College Degree is preferred.
- An Insurance designation (or working towards) CIP/CRM is an asset.
- Minimum 2+ years of underwriting experience is preferred.
- Open to travel once or twice per year.
- Proficiency in both English and French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority anglophone and francophone clients, groups, and teams. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.
What you need to know:
- Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of concentration and versatility for extended periods of time.
- You will handle sensitive information where a high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.
- An environment that allows for autonomy and creativity while also requiring accountability.
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
What’s in it for you?
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.
Expected salary range $50,280 to $83,800
The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.
Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.
