Broking & Placement Specialist - Real Estate Insurance

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• 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 looking for Broking & Placement Specialists in Real Estate for our BC offices!

As a member of our Real Estate division, you will be responsible for providing exemplary service to the Production Team by building and fostering strong relationships with Insurers, and other industry service providers, to deliver competitive terms with regards to the BFL National Residential Program.

If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, keep reading!

Your day as a Broking & Placement Specialist

• Markets business (Strata’s/Condos) by developing and fostering excellent relationships with Insurers to ensure negotiation of best competitive terms to clients. (Includes ongoing endorsement requests and mid-term marketing when necessary).
• Works with new and existing insurers to negotiates the rate and deductibles.
• Strong Underwriting Ability using in-house contracts for the Strata/Condo Program.
• Liaises with Client Executives to discuss clients’ needs and make recommendations regarding terms and conditions obtained.
• Assist with developing innovative marketing process for large portfolio renewals
• Keeps current on new products, coverage and market trends by attending seminars and reading relevant written material
• Attends Insurer and Industry functions as required
• Follows BFL policies and procedures, including security and quality procedures, as set out currently and as amended from time to time
• Other miscellaneous duties and special projects as required

Our Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 3-5 years industry related experience
• University degree or Professional insurance designation (CIP,CAIB,CRM) preferred (or relevant work experience)
• Level 2 License
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellence in time management
• Detail oriented
• Customer focused and sales orientated
• Energetic and flexible
• Ability to work well and independently
• Ability to work as part of a team and with others throughout the organization.

The expected salary for this role ranges from $65,000 to $120,000. Annual salary will be determined by factors including prior experience, location, business segment, and relevance of the candidate’s skills to the role.

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 Canada. The firm has a team of over 1400 professionals located in 27 offices 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.

Office Information

Our Vancouver office is situated in Coal Harbour, half a block from the world renowned Seawall. Employees often enjoy activities along the Seawall during their lunch break with Stanley Park being close by. Our office is easily accessible for employees by car and public transit and there are bike storage lockers in our building.

Our Langley office is just off highway #1 by Walnut Grove. We are close to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, connected by the Golden Ears Bridge.

Our Kelowna office is located in the Landmark Professional District, surrounded by coffee shops, and restaurants, with a fitness room on-site. Easily accessible by car, public transit, and bike, it’s a convenient location for all. Plus, living in the sunny Okanagan means easy access to wineries, ski hills, golf, hiking, and biking.

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Learn more about us on our website: http://www.bflcanada.ca/

BFL CANADA is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse abilities. BFL Canada is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible to all. The diversity of our talents enables innovation and creativity through diverse backgrounds, different thinking and unique knowledge. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.

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