Risk Specialist

6 months ago


Montréal, Canada The Sovereign General Insurance Company Full time

Company: Sovereign
Department: Risk Engineering
Employment Type: Remote Work Model
Language: Bilingualism in English and French is required.

**The Opportunity**:
As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance company, Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can't pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

**How you will create impact**:

- Conducting risk assessments of commercial property risks to identify risks/exposures and sharing this expertise with our underwriting partners.
- Providing recommendations for loss prevention/risk control improvements through the analysis of construction, occupancy, protection, exposures, hazards, etc.
- Ensuring assignments are completed in a cost-effective, timely and productive manner in accordance with specified service standards.
- Establishing positive relationships with clients and maintaining strong relationships with internal staff and external service providers.
- Coaching, training and developing team members and providing timely feedback to achieve department objectives.

**How you will succeed**:

- You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
- You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
- You will support and guide others through changing conditions and encourage the exploration of new opportunities or innovations.
- You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

**To join our team**:

- A degree or diploma in Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of NFPA standards and relevant fire and building codes are required.
- Risk Engineering and Insurance experience in middle to large complex risks is an asset.
- Knowledge of construction and knowledge of fleets is an asset.
- Knowledge of auto risk evaluation is an asset.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience within the insurance industry is preferable.
- CIP and/or CRM designation preferred.
- Proficiency in both English and French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority anglophone and francophone clients, groups, and teams. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

**What you need to know**:

- You are required to have a valid driver’s license and insurance.
- You will travel regularly.
- Frequent movement, moderate exertion and the ability to lift or move up to 20 lbs is required.

**What’s in it for you?**:

- The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
- The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
- An organizational commitment to sustainability and charitable giving; positively impacting the social, environmental and economic well-being of Canadian businesses, families and communities.



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