Vice President, Professional & Executive Risk
About The Position
About HUB International: HUB International Limited (“HUB”) is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 21,000 employees in 600+ offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in Mergers and Acquisitions. What We Offer You: At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization. We offer: Competitive salaries and benefits offerings Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options Health Savings Account funding 401k matching program Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options Comprehensive Wellness Program Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off Great work/life balance, because that’s important for all of us! Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events The ability to be a part of a motivated, winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry! Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career! A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives Position Summary Working within the Claims Department in a client-facing role, the successful candidate will apply their experience in providing interpretation of policy language, coverage analysis, advocacy, coverage and dispute resolution, act as liaison between clients, adjusters, lawyers and insurance companies, claims management and other related client services. A successful candidate will have experience handling professional and executive liability claims. The Claims Department's mandate is to deliver claims consulting services to clients, and advocate for our clients in resolving any issues relating to their loss, i.e., coverage disputes, policy interpretation, settlement disputes, etc.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education (J.D. required) and/or relevant work experience
- Holds or commits to obtain appropriate provincial license within probationary period
- Knowledge and/or experience with professional and management liability lines of insurance coverage with detailed understanding of the following coverages: Directors & Officers, Errors & Omissions, Employment Practices, Cyber, Crime, and Fiduciary Liability
- Possesses excellent knowledge of coverage and analytical skills in policy interpretation
- Aware of relevant insurance legislation and major insurance-related court decisions
- Prior experience in claims consultation with larger risk accounts
- Strong communication skills - both verbal & written, as well as effective time management and organizational practices
- Results-oriented with strong client service emphasis and focus
- Excellent interpersonal and strong negotiating skills
Responsibilities
- Claims advocate and facilitator on behalf of client
- Consultation with clients on claim issues involving Directors & Officers, Errors & Omissions, Employment Practices, Cyber, Crime, and Fiduciary coverages
- Review and recommend solutions to coverage, quantum and claim handling management issues
- Negotiate with insurers, adjusters and lawyers to expedite and obtain fair settlement of claims
- Participate in sales presentations to prospective clients
- Assist the client in preparing special claims servicing instructions focusing on the client’s specific needs and taking into consideration the structure of their insurance programs
- Review and comment on policy wordings for account teams
- Review of claims with clients/insurers/loss adjusters regularly
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits offerings
- Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options
- Health Savings Account funding
- 401k matching program
- Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans
- Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off
- Great work/life balance, because that’s important for all of us!
- Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events
- The ability to be a part of a motivated, winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry!
- Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career!
- A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community
- Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
