Description
We are seeking a Production Specialist to join our Business Insurance team, focusing on commercial accounts of $50,000 and above. As a key player, you will assess and select complex risks in property and casualty insurance, driving business growth and serving as a trusted advisor to brokers.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and select business cases, identifying client needs and risk characteristics
- Collaborate with the engineering team to interpret trends and recommendations
- Conduct technical reviews of complex accounts
- Ensure follow-up on pending recommendations with internal partners
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders
- Preserve portfolio quality and profitability
- Escalate risks exceeding decision-making authority to headquarters
- Identify potential issues in loss ratios and emerging trends
- Master systems, tools, and software related to commercial underwriting
- Participate in audits and quality controls
- Stay updated on industry trends, news, and regulatory changes
Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in business insurance production
- Excellent French language skills, both written and verbal
- Strong risk analysis, pricing, and product knowledge, particularly in construction, manufacturing, retail, and wholesale sectors
- In-depth understanding of risk selection principles, insurance contracts, and rating programs
- Functional comprehension of related areas (claims, risk management, accounting)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to build lasting relationships with brokers and clients
- Collaborative mindset and effective teamwork with internal teams
- Positive leadership, professional autonomy, and mentorship capacity
- Capacity to understand and anticipate broker and client needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in underwriting complex risks
- PAA/FPAA titles obtained or in progress
- Ability to influence, advise, and collaborate effectively
- Positive leadership and performance orientation
- Motivation to grow a strategic portfolio
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive compensation package, including base salary, annual bonus eligibility, retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan, health benefits, wellness initiatives, and volunteer opportunities
- Hybrid and flexible work model
- Exceptional career development opportunities
- Competitive vacation policy, with the possibility of purchasing 5 additional days per year
- Employee-led programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Corporate wellness programs supporting physical and mental health