Vice President, Specialty Insurance

Vice President, Specialty Insurance

At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better. 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 North America with offices throughout Canada and the United States, we are uniquely positioned to satisfy all varieties of risk in Contract, Commercial and Developer Surety, Directors' and Officers' Liability, Fidelity, Professional Liability and Media Liability.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the following opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Specialty Insurance, USA, the successful applicant to this newly created role will be passionate and results oriented with the capability to help develop, launch and continuously improve our suite of Professional Liability Specialty Insurance Solutions including Professional Liability (Miscellaneous Errors and Omissions (E&O)), Technology Liability, Cyber Liability, Media Liability and Business office package policies. This person will work closely with the management, underwriting and claims teams to aid in the development of underwriting guidelines, procedures, policy language, rating plan, technology platform and reinsurance.

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

• An innovative mindset for delivery through solutions
• An entrepreneurial, self-motivated approach with a collaborative spirit
• Passion for excellence and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Proven ability to think analytically, conceptually and systematically to resolve problems quickly and effectively
• A capacity to synthesize information and implement solutions, exercising flexible and sound judgment
• Strong execution and planning skills
• A reputation as a trusted advisor focused on adding value as a partner, internally and externally

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with CUO Specialty Insurance, USA to develop policy language and enhancements to position Trisura as a viable, progressive carrier agents/brokers want to place business with.
• Work with CUO Specialty Insurance, USA and Specialty Insurance Head Office team to develop risk appetite and appropriate underwriting guidelines.
• Drive portfolio development and growth in accordance with agreed business plan to achieve necessary scale to support operational investment.
• Be a hands-on leader that is active in the market meeting with brokers to consistently develop opportunity pipeline.
• Research and analyze competitor products, market needs and emerging issues and make recommendations to tailor products and supporting materials as warranted.
• Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize business opportunities, including cross-marketing initiatives.
• Meet with stakeholders to evaluate work-flow processes, discover value add opportunities and remove non-value add processes.
• Develop external partnerships with key brokers/agents to launch Professional Solution offerings and stay at the forefront of changing market needs and trends.
• Develop and present product offering training materials to stakeholders.
• Support development of reinsurance proposals to secure and maintain treaty support.
• Assist in the development of the underwriting guidelines, procedures, rating plan and technology platform.
• With the CUO Specialty Insurance, USA, participate in the recruitment, selection and coaching of a regional team of underwriting leaders to create a strong and engaging partnership with key brokers and agents across the country to profitably grow executive lines.

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!

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Here at Trisura, we are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace that reflects diversity. Accommodation will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The salary range is expected to be $230,000 to $280,000 plus bonus within the terms of the company plan. Trisura offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.