Broking and Placement Specialist - Specialty Commercial

at  BFLC

WE OFFER MORE THAN A JOB, WE OFFER A CAREER!

• We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
• We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.
• We inspire people to do what they are passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition of diversity and community support.
• We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the core of our values.
• We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.
• We recognize the importance of work life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and year-round social activities and events.

BFL CANADA IS SEEKING A BROKING AND PLACEMENT SPECIALIST FOR ITS VANCOUVER OFFICE!

As a member of our Specialty Commercial division you will work in close collaboration with the team, building and fostering strong relationships with Insurers, and other industry service providers.
If you’re looking for a dynamic work environment, keep reading!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Minimum 5 years Commercial insurance experience or relevant insurance education
• Level 2 license (insurance designation, CIP or CAIB preferred) or working towards the designation and licensed in other Provinces across Canada
• Maintenance of licensing requirements/ continuing education
• Preference for candidates with a large complex property technical background
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills, listening, verbal, and written
• Ability to work well independently, as part of a team, and with others throughout the organization
• Presentation training
• Competitive
• Creative mindset
• Detail oriented
• Strong time management
• Must be service oriented, with strong insurer relationships
• Positive attitude and a desire to grow
• Willingness to go beyond the job description
• Excellent technical skills working with of Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America. The firm has a team of over 1300 professionals located in 26 cities across the country. BFL CANADA is a founding Partner of Lockton Global LLP, a partnership of independent insurance brokers who provide Risk Management, Insurance and Benefits Consulting services in over 140 countries around the world.
Here at BFL our employees have the freedom to demonstrate their own creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship because we strongly believe in them. We are a national collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Detail oriented and able to review policy wordings and other documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Strong relationships with relevant industry insurers locally, nationally and internationally
• Be solution oriented when faced with obstacles in the renewal process