Job Description

Our client, a nationally known and well-established insurance brokerage, is seeking an experienced risk placement specialist with leadership experience to join their team as a Risk Placement Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a respected employer and contribute to their commercial insurance operations in a hands-on leadership capacity.
Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive base salary depending on experience and a generous benefits package
• Bonus potential based on individual and team performance
• Hybrid work setting
• Opportunity to provide meaningful leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team of marketing brokers
• Exciting monthly social events
• Generous vacation policy + flex days
• Education reimbursement for professional development

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of placement brokers and other business support staff by conducting performance reviews, providing coaching and mentorship, addressing issues and/or escalations promptly, and fostering a positive team culture
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including approval and tracking of staff vacation, sick days, and remote work, and provide regular reporting to leadership
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing/Risk Placement on workflow enhancements and lead initiatives for continuous process improvement
• Provide technical expertise and servicing support to the Marketing team, including policy rating, contract reviews, insurer negotiations, and client meeting participation (more involvement may be needed with complex risks)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of commercial marketing/risk placement experience
• Management experience of at least 3 years in a Commercial insurance setting
• Experience working with mid to large accounts with high premiums/revenue
• Solid ability to foster and maintain good relationships with various insurance carriers and MGAs, clients, and team members
• RIBO license required, CIP and/or CRM designations are assets
• Experience with EPIC is an asset

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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