Junior Underwriter, CHES Special Risk

Full-Time, Permanent Position, Current Vacancy Wage Transparency: The base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are looking to recruit a Junior Underwriter for our Toronto team. Your key responsibilities will be to maintain existing Renewals and develop new business with our Binder markets, and recruiting and grow the SME Team What You’ll Do Identify business development opportunities within each key broker’s book of business including the development of a prospects list for the region Conduct regular business development meetings with key brokers’ staff Market specialist products, services, and approach to business throughout the regional marketplace Introduce new products to market, including development and delivery of product presentations to all brokers Develop and implement regional marketing plan Maintain Regional Broker list, including systems updates Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers Market products and services, at customer conferences and trade shows Acquire and maintain senior level underwriting skills Underwrite and negotiate renewal of more complex accounts What You Bring Post-graduate degree or certification CIP/FCIP designation or in progress Developed knowledge and applied experience in the application of industry legislation and regulations; knowledge of industry objectives, trends and issues Minimum 5 years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience Demonstrable sales and marketing experience Experience/exposure to financial management methods, the nature of insurance risk and reinsurance costs, underwriting, claims underwriting and reinsurance Demonstrable proficiency in underwriting basic to moderately complex books of commercial property and casualty products, including underwriting coverage, pricing, production and delivery, risk management and managing local brokerage plans Who We Are – CHES Special Risk Inc. CHES Special Risk Inc. established as a Managing General Agent and Wholesale broker in 2004, in response to Broker demand to a hardening market place, commencing with a particular specialty in the Entertainment and Hospitality business, later becoming a fully accredited Lloyd's coverholder in 2009. CHES Special Risk are a fully Independent Canadian Owned MGA delivering "A" Rated capacity both in the Hard to Place, and Standard lines classes and support their Retail Brokers in Growing and developing their businesses. Winner of the 2016/2017 Award for MGA of the Year More information regarding CHES Special Risk can be found at: http://www.chesspecialrisk.ca What’s In It For You NFP’s PeopleFirst culture offers a multitude of benefits to employees and is a great place to call home. A hybrid environment approach that keeps the best interests of our staff and our clients in mind Annual bonus plan for all employees Matching RRSP plan of 5% of salary Referral Commission Plan Generous benefits plan including Health Care Spending Account starting on the first day of employment Full support for continuing education & internal opportunities to grow as an insurance professional to advance career Reimbursement of license fees and professional membership dues A global team of industry leaders focused on employee retention, client growth, industry innovation and collaboration Our employees are the foundation of our success. NFP is a big company — a growing, inclusive team of