Underwriter, Contract Surety

1 week ago

Halifax, 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.

Underwriter, Contract Surety - Halifax

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dedicated, forward-thinking group of Surety Underwriters in our Halifax office.

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

- Demonstrated capability for outstanding customer service and building long term relationships
- Proven track record for quick, accurate problem resolution
- Exceptional financial statement analysis skills
- Passion for excellence and detail orientation
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced 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 team-based environment
- A logical, process-oriented work style
- Strong decision-making 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 Business, Accounting or Finance focus
- 1-3+ years’ experience in Contract Surety, Accounting, Finance or Banking
- Bilingual in French and English is an asset

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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