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Job Description / Duties

We are seeking a self-motivated insurance professional who takes initiative. Diligence and organizational skills are imperative. Applicants should consider themselves to be team-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills. We are looking for a client-focused individual with the ability to foster and build positive professional relationships with colleagues and clients. A successful candidate is adaptable to a fast-paced and dynamic office environment.

The Commercial Account Manager role requires both individual and team work. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad portfolio of large and complex commercial insurance accounts under the leadership of Victoria and her team.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Working hand in hand with our commercial clients including the provision of professional and practical insurance advice

 Diligently and carefully reviewing insurance policies and related documentation for accuracy and preparing same for clients

 The preparation of insurance and related documentation to be provided to clients, underwriters and other professionals

 Accounting assistance, billing/invoicing

 Other tasks related to the daily administration of a broad portfolio of large and complex commercial insurance accounts

 Attending meetings with clients

Qualifications / Required Skills

Education/Experience Requirements for this Role:

 Insurance experience is an absolute requirement
 Post-secondary education is an asset
 Strong working knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required
 Insurance-related education and/or professional designations are considered very important assets

Additional Information

Why Join Our Company?

 Competitive compensation including bonuses paid twice per year
 RRSP contributions provided to all staff
 We have a terrific employee perks program which includes gym membership, Costco membership, employee anniversary gifts and various other employee benefits
 We offer a fantastic corporate culture with great comradery and company spirit
 A comprehensive group health and benefits plan
 We financially support educational endeavors for our staff (subject to management approval)

Contact Information

Please email your cover letter and resume to Heather Peach at hpeach@stanhopesimpson.com. We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employer Profile

A general insurance brokerage providing exceptional commercial insurance, surety bonding and personal insurance solutions to businesses and individuals throughout Atlantic Canada. We stand out from other brokerages in our region because we are an independent and family owned company; we are not owned or controlled by an insurance company or larger corporation. In fact, we have successfully transitioned our business to a very capable and proven second generation who are actively growing our company. Our management team is comprised of both men and women including an MBA and CPA, CA.

What makes this position so unique and rewarding?

 The successful candidate will be working directly with many of our region’s most prominent and esteemed companies, many of which operate in the exciting construction and development industry – this makes this role one of the most prestigious insurance positions in the region

 We do not operate in silos nor do we centralize or outsource our activities or services – this means our Commercial Account Managers are empowered to be hands-on with our clients, providing exceptional service for all facets of their insurance and risk management needs

 The members of our commercial team are trusted and enabled to go above and beyond for our clients – we don’t micromanage or use highly metrics-driven performance management

 At Stanhope Simpson, you are not just an employee number; you are part of an extended family whose culture is as tight-knit as it gets – simply put, every member of our team has each other’s back