Underwriter, Contract Surety

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company Full time
At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.


We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017.

Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company's success.


We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team of Surety Underwriters in our downtown Vancouver office.

UNDERWRITER, CONTRACT SURETY - VANCOUVER

As an integral member of the team, you will bring

  • Demonstrated capability for outstanding customer service and building longterm relationships.
  • Exceptional financial statement analysis skills including a thorough understanding of revenue recognition, changes in financial position and cashflow analysis
  • An interest in the construction and development industry.
  • Proven track record for quick, accurate problem resolution.
  • Passion for excellence and detail orientation.
  • Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment with multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Strong work ethic, good organizational skills and the ability to work well, both independently and in a teambased environment.
  • A logical, processoriented work style.
  • Strong decisionmaking skills.
  • Exceptional working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze, assess and monitor the financial strength of new and existing account business.
  • Negotiate specific terms and conditions for the issuance of surety bonds.
  • Regular monitoring of various construction developments, projects and exposures.
  • Develop new business through networking and marketing with clients, consultants, lawyers, etc.
  • Represent Trisura at various associations and industry related functions.
  • Search for solutions to complex problems with the ability to bring creativity to underwriting risks.
  • Expand upon industry knowledge to improve underwriting decisions through courses and training.

Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of BCom, or BA with Accounting or Finance focus.
  • Minimum 25 years' progressive experience in Construction, Surety, Accounting, Finance or Banking (commercial lending).
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


Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, headquartered in the heart of Canada's financial district, is a specialty lines insurer with a focus on Surety, Specialty Insurance, Property & Casualty, and Warranty products.


As a Canadian owned and operated company, 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 Canada with offices in Toronto, Halifax, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver, is uniquely positioned to satisfy all varieties of risk in Contract, Commercial and Developer Surety, Directors' and Officers' Liability, Fidelity, and Professional Liability including Media Liability, as well as Warranty products.

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