Broking and Placement Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - BFL CANADA Risk and Insurance

BFL CANADA Risk and Insurance

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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We offer more than a job, we offer a career

We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.

We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.

We inspire people to do what they are passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition of diversity and community support.

We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the core of our values.

We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.

We recognize the importance of work life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and year-round social activities and events.

BFL CANADA is seeking a Broking and Placement Specialist for its Vancouver Office

As a member of our Commercial division you will work in close collaboration with the team, building and fostering strong relationships with Insurers, and other industry service providers.

If you're looking for a dynamic work environment, keep reading

YOUR DAY AS A BROKING AND PLACEMENT SPECIALIST
Manage the marketing process in close collaboration with the CEs and CSMs within the team
Engage insurers early in the renewal process to determine what is required for renewal and communicate this to the CEs/CSMs promptly
Proactively prepare accurate and comprehensive Underwriting Submission
Review policy wordings and other documentation for accuracy and completeness and issue manuscript polices when required
Work with insurers to determine and provide comprehensive coverage solutions to better meet our clients' changing operations
Stay current on new product offerings from insurers
Organize and work together with the CSAs in the team to process Cover Notes/Renewals/Endorsements
Responds to Insurers on account receivables and liaises with the CEs, CSMs and CSAs to ensure payments to insurers are made in a timely manner
Collaborate with team on creating Insurer and Client Presentations
Liaise with clients to obtain required underwriting information and other risk details
Attend client meetings and discuss marketing results and tactics implemented

SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE:
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Detail oriented and able to review policy wordings and other documentation for accuracy and completeness
Strong relationships with relevant industry insurers locally, nationally and internationally
Be solution oriented when faced with obstacles in the renewal process

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Minimum 5 years Commercial insurance experience or relevant insurance education
Level 2 license (insurance designation, CIP or CAIB preferred) or working towards the designation and licensed in other Provinces across Canada
Maintenance of licensing requirements/ continuing education
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills, listening, verbal, and written
Ability to work well independently, as part of a team, and with others throughout the organization
Presentation training
Competitive
Creative mindset
Detail oriented
Strong time management
Must be service oriented, with strong insurer relationships
Positive attitude and a desire to grow
Willingness to go beyond the job description
Excellent technical skills working with of Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1987 by Barry F.

Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America.

The firm has a team of over 1300 professionals located in 26 cities across the country.

BFL CANADA is a founding Partner of Lockton Global LLP, a partnership of independent insurance brokers who provide Risk Management, Insurance and Benefits Consulting services in over 140 countries around the world.

Here at BFL our employees have the freedom to demonstrate their own creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship because we strongly believe in them.

We are a national collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced environment.

OFFICE INFORMATION
Our Vancouver office is situated in Coal Harbour, half a block from the world renowned Seawall. Employees often enjoy activities along the Seawall during their lunch break with Stanley Park being close by.

Our office is easily accessible for employees by car and public transit and there are bike storage lockers in our building.

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BFL CANADA is an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.

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