Company: CUMIS
Department: P&C-Risk Solutions Group
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
The Opportunity:
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.
The Risk Management & Insurance Consultant role is responsible to identify and assess complex risk factors and specific loss exposures applicable to individual clients. Develop and deliver a customized insurance and risk management solution in a comprehensive package of customized specialty products and services.
How you will create impact:
- Direct the development of customized insurance and risk management proposals that are appropriate for the risk profile and needs of each client.
- Provide single-policy integrated multi-line insurance solutions that cover both TCUBP(The Credit Union Bonding Program) and CUPAC(Credit Union Property and Casualty) programs.
- Direct the development and communicate plain language proposals and risk management plans based on the client's level of involvement and comprehension of the insurance and risk issues.
- Deliver presentations to senior management or Board regarding risk assessment and insurance related issues.
- Provide oversight on accounts to ensure individual credit union insurance plans are meeting their needs and risk management programs are implemented on credit union accounts of asset size greater than $200 Million. Implement RSG ( Risk solution group) commercial insurance underwriting strategies and operational guidelines including policy insurance criteria for individual and master policy levels.
- Work with RSG Risk Management team to develop and deliver value-added material and services to support our role as the trusted technical advisor to the credit union system, including self-assessment and loss control tools, coverage summaries and bulletins and plain-language risk assessment and coverage information.
- Provide feedback and support for future development of new risk and insurance products and services, working with the RSG (Risk Solution Group) Commercial Program Manager and the RSG (risk Solution Group) Risk Management team.
- Identify potential gaps in products or services based on feedback from policyholders. Propose solutions that could be adopted for the wider program.
To join our team:
- You have a minimum of 5 years of previous experience in professional line underwriting
- You have a university degree or equivalent experience
- You have a CIP designation.
- You have experience in specialized insurance and risk management knowledge.
How you will succeed:
- You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
- You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
- You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
- You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
What you need to know:
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
What’s in it for you?
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.
Expected salary range $72,847 - $121,411
The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.
Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in professional lines underwriting
- University degree or equivalent experience
- Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation
- Specialized insurance and risk management knowledge
- English language proficiency
- French language proficiency
What We Do
As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and wealth products, services, and advice to build financial strength and security. With over $56 billion in assets under management, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, wealth management, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. We are governed by member organizations, including co-operative organizations, credit union centrals and representative farm organizations. We are rooted in the idea that together, we are stronger, safer, and more resilient. Our vision to be a catalyst for a sustainable society is reflected in everything we do, including our community investment programs, strategic partnerships, and active volunteerism. We champion and fund the development of community-oriented co-operatives and social enterprises, invest for positive impact, and work hard to contribute to communities across Canada by supporting financial literacy, mental health, flood safety, and sustainability initiatives and programming. With over 600 locations across the country, over 6,000 employees and a dedicated financial advisor network of over 2,500 licensed insurance representatives, we remain true to our roots: putting the needs of our clients and our communities first. Our response to COVID-19 As an essential service, we took immediate steps to ensure the health and safety of our people, clients, and communities. We’re following the direction of Health Canada as we roll out a phased return to corporate and local offices across the country. If you have applied for a posted role, a recruiter will be in touch with an update. Currently, all interviews are being conducted remotely.
