AVP, Property Account Engineer
AVP, Property Account Engineer
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Job Description
As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda U.S. U.K. Continental Europe and Asia we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International our values of integrity collaboration agility execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow we strive to find diverse innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels in multiple business areas in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.
Job Description
Sompo Canada Services Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and is a member of the Sompo Holdings Inc. (Sompo) group of companies.
Sompo is a financial services holding company organized under the laws of Japan whose shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Sompo through various operating subsidiaries is one of the largest property and casualty insurance groups in the Japanese domestic market. In addition Sompo is engaged in the provision of insurance services as well as other related services through its global network of businesses operating in 32 countries around the world.
Sompo International is the trade name for the global specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance operations of Sompo outside of Japan. In Canada Sompo International is the brand under which Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. Canada Branch operates its Canadian insurance business. That trade name is also used by our other offices in Bermuda the United States the United Kingdom Continental Europe and Asia.
Sompo International underwrites agriculture professional lines property marine and energy and casualty and other specialty lines of insurance and catastrophe property casualty professional lines weather risk and specialty lines of reinsurance.
Join us as we expand our Canadian insurance business! Help build the best commercial underwriting team in Canada. Join an organization where our people have the opportunity to be their best and provide clients with innovative solutions to help support their growth.
We are seeking an AVP Property Account Engineer in our Risk Control Division for our Canadian operation located in our Toronto office. This position can be remote working from home or in an office.
Combining decades of experience and deep industry knowledge with collaborative and practical risk management programs Sompos Risk Control experts monitor emerging trends and risks and work with clients to minimize their loss potential and stay ahead of the unexpected. We take a collaborative approach to provide our clients with risk control services specific to their business. We work with each insured to tailor our recommendations and identify cost-effective solutions for mitigating risks.
The Property Account Engineer will provide risk improvement consultation for large and middle-market commercial property customers with highly valued or complex property risks. These services provide added value to our clients.
The focus of this position is to coordinate the field consulting services needed to evaluate insurable loss exposures and the adequacy of control methods for existing and prospective clients aid underwriters in selecting and pricing accounts and impact positive changes at assigned clients through the recommendation process. This position requires travel to client sites for assessment and consultation purposes. The Account Engineer will also track trends at an account and book level and communicate effectively with our clients and brokers. Candidate must have proficiency in property loss control skills.
Our business your impact our opportunity:
What youll be doing:
- Evaluate new and renewal accounts for surveys and services for large accounts and some (large or complex) middle market properties
- Conduct technical reviews of engineering reports and desktop account reviews for the underwriting team
- Prioritize account service assignments and coordinate client engagements to achieve department goals
- Perform on-site client work to validate and analyze exposures and recommendations which may include conducting loss control surveys
- Provide recommendations to effectively influence clients for risk mitigation changes
- Ensure compliance with recommendations to mitigate risks
- Analyze loss exposures trends and new technologies to provide risk control products and/or services to reduce losses
- Lead client and broker meetings networking events and additional social outings
What youll bring:
- Bachelors degree in engineering science or another related field.
- Possessing relevant professional designations or certifications such as Professional Engineer . C-Eng or ARM is highly desirable
- Minimum 10 years of insurance risk control experience preferred.
- Experience with fire protection.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word and PowerPoint).
- Ability to plan strategically and prioritize workload to meet production and management objectives
- Ability to travel as required
- French language is an asset
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It does not restrict the managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Sompo International offers a competitive salary comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Sompo International is committed to employment practices including recruitment and hiring practices that are inclusive and accessible. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available. Should you require accommodation please contact human resources at .
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
