Business Development Manager, Western Region - Accident & Health

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

KEY OBJECTIVE:

Reporting to the AVP, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, A&H, the Business Development Manager is responsible for growing the Life and Accident & Health (A&H) business through new business acquisition and renewal management by building and maintaining strong, viable consultant and broker relationships. This position is primarily responsible for portfolio management within the Western Region, and other territories as needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Solicit new business sales of Life, Accident and Critical Illness products through brokers and consultants in key markets as assigned by AVP, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, A&H.
• Achieve growth targets and sales metrics.
• Assist in deploying the national A&H sales strategy and identify large RFP opportunities and close new opportunities.
• Establish and maintain excellent broker client relations through meetings, presentations, office visits and events.
• Have strong knowledge of group benefit plans to support client challenges and provide Chubb solutions.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and the creation and delivery of presentations.
• Maintain business relationships to secure the placement of renewals & retention.
• Build business relationships with existing and new brokers and consultants to seek out, quote & bind new sources of business.
• Day to day account management.
• Responsible for promotion and enhancement of Chubb Life’s profile in the Canadian Insurance Marketplace.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree and/or equivalent insurance-related experience, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of established sales experience & results, ideally with group insurance background.
• Exceptional verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong customer orientation to respond to and support customer needs.
• Excellent negotiation skills with an aptitude for diplomacy and results
• Proven ability to be self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
• Committed team player who prefers a collaborative work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Outstanding time management skills.
• The applicant must be open to extensive travel (up to 60%), as responsibilities extend across Canada.

At Chubb we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, Chubb will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.