About the Role
HUB International is seeking an Account Executive to join our Construction Insurance practice in Ontario. This role develops and grows a portfolio of mid-market construction clients through tailored risk management and insurance solutions, requiring strong relationship-building skills and working knowledge of construction risk, project insurance, and surety.
Responsibilities
- Prospect, develop, and close new mid-market construction accounts.
- Build and manage a sales pipeline to meet revenue and growth targets.
- Identify multi-line opportunities including builders risk, wrap-up liability, contractor's equipment, auto, cyber, and specialty coverages.
- Develop referral sources within the Ontario construction and development community.
- Collaborate with surety and specialty teams on cross-sell opportunities.
- Act as trusted advisor on construction risk management and program design.
- Manage renewal planning, coverage reviews, and certificate/COI processes.
- Advise clients on project-specific insurance and wrap-up structures.
- Stay current on construction market conditions, underwriting trends, and regulatory developments.
- Maintain relationships with construction-focused carriers and underwriters.
- Negotiate terms for builders risk, CCIP/OCIP wrap-ups, and complex placements.
- Represent HUB in construction industry associations and networking events.
Requirements
- 5+ years commercial insurance experience with construction industry focus.
- RIBO license or ability to obtain quickly.
- Proven success building a mid-market construction book in Ontario.
- Working knowledge of builders risk, wrap-up liability, contractor's equipment, and bonding/surety fundamentals.
- Understanding of certificates of insurance and project-specific placement requirements.
- Established network within the contractor/developer community.
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
- Self-starter, entrepreneurial approach.
- CIP, CAIB, or CRM designation.
- Existing carrier relationships in the construction/surety space.
- Prior experience with wrap-up program placement (CCIP/OCIP).
Skills
- Relationship-building
- Construction risk
- Project insurance
- Surety
- Negotiation
- Presentation
Location
- Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-7 years of relevant experience
Education Level
- CIP, CAIB, or CRM designation
Salary/Compensations
- Variable compensation structure (discretionary draw plus commission)
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous time-off policies
- HUB-sponsored training programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Reimbursements for professional licensing and membership fees
- Special discounts on events, travel, accommodations, and personal home & auto insurance
- Extended health benefits
- Disability insurance
- RRSP matching
- Paid-time-off benefits
- Eligible bonuses
- Equity for some positions
About the Company
- HUB International is a premier insurance brokerage with an expansive network across North America.
- Our values and vision can be explored at https://www.hubinternational.com/en-CA/about-us/.
- At HUB International, service defines who we are, extending to clients, employees, and communities.
- Our regional offices are actively engaged in local initiatives.
Equal Opportunity
- If you require assistance or accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
- At HUB, building an inclusive workplace is at the heart of who we are.
