Underwriter, Contract Surety - Halifax, Canada - Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.

We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017.

Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company's success.

Underwriter, Contract Surety - Halifax

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dedicated, forward-thinking group of Surety Underwriters in our Halifax office.

As an integral member of the team, you will bring:

Demonstrated capability for outstanding customer service and building long term relationships
Proven track record for quick, accurate problem resolution
Exceptional financial statement analysis skills
Passion for excellence and detail orientation
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment with multiple priorities
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Strong work ethic, good organizational skills and the ability to work well, both independently and in a teambased environment
A logical, processoriented work style
Strong decisionmaking skills
Exceptional working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities:

Analyze, assess and monitor the financial strength of new and existing account business
Negotiate specific terms and conditions for the issuance of surety bonds
Regular monitoring of various construction developments, projects and exposures
Develop new business through networking and marketing with clients, consultants, lawyers, etc.
Represent Trisura at various associations and industry related functions
Search for solutions to complex problems with the ability to bring creativity to underwriting risks
Expand upon industry knowledge to improve underwriting decisions through courses and training

Qualifications:

Successful completion of BCom, or BA with Business, Accounting or Finance focus
13+ years' experience in Contract Surety, Accounting, Finance or Banking
Bilingual in French and English is an asset

If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding company, are driven to excel, thrive in a team environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization that values your contribution, we would like to hear from you

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, headquartered in the heart of Canada's financial district, is a specialty lines insurer with a focus on Surety, Specialty Insurance, Property & Casualty, and Warranty products.

As a Canadian owned and operated company, Trisura brings innovative solutions and expertise through a select network of both national and regional brokerage firms.

The company, founded in 2006, and operating across Canada with offices in Toronto, Halifax, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver, is uniquely positioned to satisfy all varieties of risk in Contract, Commercial and Developer Surety, Directors' and Officers' Liability, Fidelity, and Professional Liability including Media Liability, as well as Warranty products.