Description:
This role is servicing the Greater Toronto Area as a "field" based role.
Job Responsibilities
- Act as the central liaison between Wawanesa and our brokers to ensure flow of communication and assist in solving any company/brokerage concerns.
- Manage the brokerage relationship which includes; establishing and managing production results, setting and achieving growth and marketing plans based on individual brokerage plans and regional goals, and assessing a brokerages benefit or risk to regional goals.
- Work effectively with functional departments and management teams to achieve plans and goals, which includes; training sessions, facilitating meetings with Wawanesa and brokerage staff, implementing underwriting plans, providing marketplace information, and directing claim or underwriting concerns to the appropriate channels at broker and Wawanesa offices.
- Maintain a strong understanding and knowledge of marketplace, products, brokerages, and competitors.
- Assess non contracted brokerage opportunities and territories to achieve growth and production plans.
- Liaison and coordinate efforts with all Marketing and Business Development departments as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in; Business, Marketing, Communications, or relatable field
- 5 years of relevant insurance experience
- Proficient Microsoft Office
- Strong planning and organizing skills involving goal setting and results measurement, with the ability to develop effective plans that define activities, resources and timelines.
- Strong presentation and training skills with the ability to effectively facilitate sessions and deliver powerful presentations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and ensure understanding.
- Strong team player who facilitates high morale by encouraging others to be excited, motivated, and enthusiastic.
- Insurance Designation considered an asset