Business Development Advisor

• Minimum three years’ underwriting experience or comparable broker experience.
• Graduate from a recognized diploma program in Insurance or a strong equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Knowledge of farm and commercial insurance operations is an asset.
• Comfortable discussing brokerage performance reports with brokers.
• Capable of communicating production/profitability targets with brokers and seeing them through.
• Comfortable presenting/training with the ability to effectively facilitate sessions whether in-person or virtually.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and ensure understanding.
• Enjoy meeting people and attending/participating in a variety of events.
• Consistently demonstrates professional conduct and a positive and passionate attitude.
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, and collaboratively as part of a team.
• CIP or FCIP designation, actively pursuing, or willing to obtain.
• Proficient with various MS office applications.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to own transportation.

• Manage the brokerage relationship which includes; reviewing monthly brokerage production and profitability reports, establishing action plans to support broker partners ability to achieve desired budgeted results and assisting the marketing team to develop marketing plans based on individual brokerage needs.
• Training brokers on our products and appetites. Combination of in-person and virtual.
• Soliciting new business opportunities/programs/products that meet Trillium’s appetite with a focus on Commercial and Farm business.
• Actively manage broker performance to support Trillium’s production goals.
• Manage broker expectations and support brokers through complaint resolution.
• Acting as the liaison between brokers and Trillium. Sharing constructive and positive feedback both ways.
• Maintain a strong understanding and knowledge of marketplace, products, brokerages, and competition.
• Represent Trillium at broker sporting events, broker business functions, industry/agricultural events, tradeshows and conventions.
• Collaborate with peers to share market intelligence including new product offerings/enhancements.
• Work collaboratively with other teams and departments, particularly Underwriting, Products/Pricing and Marketing.
• You will have flexibility in your schedule for arranging broker meetings/events.
• You will have the ability to work at the Trillium office or from your home office when you are not attending broker offices/meetings/events.

Compensation: $87,000 – $117,000 (NOTE: this range includes salary and other non-discretionary compensation)