Agri-Business Development Advisor

Who Are We?

Trillium Mutual Insurance is an organization powered by great people who want to make a difference every day! What sets us apart from other organizations? Our corporate culture is professional and respectful, yet friendly. We offer a work environment that champions innovation and creativity, energy and passion. We are committed to providing a rewards package that includes competitive compensation, work/life balance, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, on-the-job training and the chance to make a difference working for a forward-thinking insurance industry leader in a niche market.

We are currently looking for an Agri-Business Development Advisor. Reporting to the Manager of Branding & Partnerships, in this dynamic role, you will build and maintain professional relationships with Trillium’s broker partners, attend industry sporting events, trade shows, conventions and drive profitable growth quoting our farm line of business and training brokers on Trillium’s farm products/appetite.

What Will You Be Doing?

Manage the brokerage relationship in farm 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.
Soliciting commercial new business opportunities/programs/products that meet Trilliums appetite.
Training brokers on our farm products and appetites. Combination of in-person, virtual and during the quoting process.
Represent Trillium at broker sporting events, broker business functions, industry/agricultural events, trade shows and conventions.

Drive profitable growth through the quoting, negotiating and binding of new agri-business.
Work collaboratively with other teams and departments, particularly Underwriting and Marketing.
Collaborate with peers to share market intelligence including new product offerings/enhancements.
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 meetings/events.

Working At Trillium

For the right candidate, this position qualifies for our remote work program. High-speed Internet and reliable connectivity are required. The bulk of the travel is in Southwestern Ontario.

If you are a high performer, provides excellent service by understanding broker’s needs, enthusiastically supports change and has a desire to learn and grow, then we want to hear from you!

Trillium Mutual commits to maintaining and promoting a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all peoples. A workforce that is diverse, and that improves its understanding of various cultures, backgrounds and experiences, is in a better position to serve its members.

Who You Are

Minimum three years’ experience underwriting farm risks or comparable broker experience.
Knowledge and understanding of the agricultural landscape.
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.
Enjoys 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.
Post- secondary degree or diploma as asset, preferably in an Agriculture related program.
Proficient with various MS office applications.
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to own transportation.

Apply for the position today!

Trillium Mutual commits to maintaining and promoting a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all peoples. A workforce that is diverse, and that improves its understanding of various cultures, backgrounds and experiences,
is in a better position to serve its members.