Assistant Vice President, Executive Solutions

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$135,000 - CA$160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Trisura, we are a young, growth-oriented team committed to exceptional talent. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dedicated, forward-thinking Specialty Insurance underwriters in our Toronto office. The Assistant Vice President, Executive Solutions will report to the Regional Vice President, Specialty Insurance, Ontario, and will be passionate and results-oriented with the ability to lead a team of Executive Solutions underwriters. This role involves working with the team in Toronto to underwrite and market our Suite for Executive Solutions products, including Directors’ and Officers’ Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and Fidelity policies. Trisura is a specialty lines insurer focused on Surety, Specialty Insurance, Property & Casualty, and Warranty products, bringing innovative solutions and expertise through a select network of brokerage firms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting, marketing, or insurance preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in underwriting Directors’ and Officer’s Liability insurance product lines.
• 2+ years of experience managing a small team.

Nice To Haves

• Dedication to exceptional customer service
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Strong leadership skills
• An innovative mindset for delivering thorough solutions
• Passion for excellence and detail orientation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop new business through networking/marketing with brokers, clients, consultants, lawyers and represent Trisura at various industry related functions
• Self-motivation and entrepreneurial outlook with solid interpersonal skills and an ability to work within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Representing our Executive Solutions team in the Ontario region.
• Helping to build and develop a team of Underwriters and acting as a subject matter expert.
• Engaging, motivating and mentoring the team.
• Marketing and sourcing new business opportunities.
• Managing and building a portfolio of Executive Solutions insurance accounts.
• Taking responsibility for the profitable growth and retention of the business portfolio through understanding of Trisura’s appetite and diligent risk selection and underwriting.
• Helping devise regional strategy, plans and budgets for the Executive Solutions team in BC.
• Collaborating with other departments to engage in cross selling opportunities.
• Evaluating exposures and determining appropriate terms and conditions of coverage.
• Learning new product lines and coverages as they are developed.
• Participating in team strategy and product development at a local and regional level.
• Establishing, developing and maintaining broker relationships.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of relevant industry, business and legal trends and their impact on products offered.

Benefits

• Named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017
• Development opportunities
• Commitment to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace
• Accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree