Assistant Vice President - Broking

Introduction

Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Gallagher Re is seeking ambitious, analytical broking talent with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in insurance, reinsurance or consulting to work join our Canadian Broking team. Gallagher Re has grown significantly in the past few years and is looking for dynamic brokers to join the team. This is a client-facing role in a team environment that involves servicing existing accounts, as well as new business production and new product development.

How you'll make an impact

• Work with the broking team, actuaries and cat modelers to analyze insurance risks on a portfolio level in order to advise clients on reinsurance treaty structures to mitigate downside risk and improve capital efficiency.
• Prepare, transmit, market, and complete reinsurance placements.
• Ensure company, market and client related documentation is issued (internally and externally) accurately and on time.
• Coordinate internal resources, such as analytics, contracts and client services to provide solutions to clients.
• Meet with senior managers of client companies to present materials.
• Research on industry topics and the development of content to be shared with Clients and Prospects.
• Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations.

Supervisory responsibilities

While this job does not have an official supervisory role, the candidate will be expected to assist in the training and development of graduate hires.

About you

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university.
• 3 years of work experience in Property and Casualty insurance, reinsurance or consulting.
• Experience giving presentations to clients and internal groups.

• ARe Designation, or willingness to attain in the future
• Team player and ability to problem solving
• Readiness to build relationships with reinsurers
• Comprehension of:
• Core client services practices and procedures
• Contracts practices and procedures
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Solid ability to communicate in written and verbal form with clients, prospects, and reinsurers
• Skill to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Paid sick days & personal days
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.