Vice President & Placement Specialist, Executive Liability

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We are BC’s largest Insurance Broker and looking for individuals to grow with us! A career at HUB means your career opportunities are endless. From auto, personal or commercial lines, claims, employee benefits, administration, to becoming a full-time producer or account manager, we have a role for you. Our culture is renowned within the industry, and we value our people. Helping our clients protect what matters most is crucial to who we are, and we are on the lookout for those who share the same passion.

The Vice President & Placement Specialist, Executive Liability is a senior technical role within the Pro Ex practice responsible for the marketing, placement, and technical management of Executive Liability accounts. This includes Directors' & Officers' Liability (D&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), and Fiduciary (Pension Trust) Liability. The role requires deep specialty market knowledge, strong underwriter relationships, and the ability to manage complex, high-value accounts with limited supervision.

• 10+ years of commercial insurance experience with direct specialization in Executive Risk (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary)
• Level 2 General Insurance License
• Deep technical knowledge of Directors' & Officers' Liability policy structure, coverage triggers, and market dynamics
• Strong existing relationships with Executive Risk underwriters at key Canadian and international carrier markets
• Proven ability to manage complex, layered, and multi-jurisdictional Executive Risk placements
• Excellent analytical skills; capable of conducting detailed coverage comparisons and identifying material gaps in policy wordings
• High attention to detail in all aspects of the placement process, from submission preparation through policy review
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to senior client stakeholders and engaging in underwriter negotiations
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, supporting and mentoring Account Managers and junior colleagues
• Self-directed and accountable; able to manage competing priorities and deadlines across a large, active renewal book
• Recognized industry designation required or in progress (CIP, CRM, CAIB, RIBO, or equivalent)
• University degree in business, finance, law, or a related field is an asset

• Lead the marketing and placement strategy for Executive Liability accounts across the Pro Ex practice
• Negotiate terms for new business, renewals, and mid-term changes with Executive Risk insurance carriers
• Coordinate, plan, and develop marketing initiatives to position clients competitively in the marketplace
• Gather and organize underwriting information from Account Managers, Producers, and other sources to facilitate renewals and new business submissions
• Review renewal expiry lists in advance; determine which accounts require market submission, which markets should be approached, and what information is required by insurers
• Maintain and develop relationships with specialty Executive Risk underwriters across all key carrier markets
• Track, maintain, and follow up on insurer submission responses; review and prepare quotations to ensure accuracy and outline coverage restrictions
• Prepare insurance summaries, client proposals, coverage comparisons, and related documentation for the production team
• Analyze and review policy wordings to ensure appropriate coverages are in place and identify material gaps or deficiencies
• Ensure adequate coverage is secured; negotiate exclusive amendatory endorsements or additional requirements with underwriters as needed
• Provide alternate carrier options and work to mitigate coverage gaps for clients
• Conduct daily follow-up with insurers on outstanding items including…