Requisition ID: 41041

Job Description

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values.

Overall Purpose

The Senior Insurance Specialist (Global) ensures McCain’s global assets, operations, and reputation are safeguarded by maintaining a best-in-class insurance risk management program. Reporting to the Insurance & Loss Prevention Lead, you will be responsible for the design of McCain’s global insurance portfolio. You will work closely with insurance and brokerage partners to ensure efficient renewal processes, program administration, and claims management. You will be supported by the Insurance Coordinator and work with the Loss Prevention Engineer. You will provide subject matter expertise to the global business as a trusted and responsive partner/resource for a wide range of internal stakeholders: legal, procurement, global and regional finance, engineering, supply chain, and network operations.

McCain maintains a comprehensive insurance portfolio, including property, business interruption, casualty, auto, marine, cyber, financial protection, AD&D, and product contamination lines.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee insurance renewals for the global insurance program, by working with the Insurance Coordinator and McCain’s insurance broker to collect, compile, and verify/audit the large volume of information needed to complete insurance applications.
• Place project specific insurance policies for construction and special projects (e.g. acquisitions, special events, new initiatives, etc.) and monitor progress of projects making necessary updates to coverages.
• Administer the allocation of insurance premiums to local McCain entities and supervise the issuance and payment of invoices.
• Oversee claims, through incident monitoring/polling and from submission to settlement, keeping the business appraised of the claim’s status.
• Supervise the issuance of local policies and certificates consistent with local regulations.
• Review contracts for insurance and risk management due diligence, including customer and vendor facing contracts.
• Stay up to date on emerging risks and make recommendations for risk control and transfer solutions. This includes attending industry conferences and other relevant events on behalf of McCain.
• Focus on continuous improvement on insurance and risk management processes by identifying and recommending improvements aligned with best practices.
• Maintain global insurance guidelines and provide regular and ad-hoc training to internal stakeholders in order to facilitate smooth processes and awareness of Insurance & Loss Prevention protocols.
• Ensure proactive and productive relationships with insurers, brokers and McCain partners, including occasional international travel for face-to-face meetings (~10%).

Qualifications / Experience / Attributes

• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), or a combination of other insurance credential (e.g. CRM), post-secondary education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a large corporate insurance function or brokerage environment. Multinational experience is an asset.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter with strong critical thinking skills and sense of accountability.
• Organized with strong time management, written and oral presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker able to identify opportunities and anticipate challenges.
• Utilizes sound judgment and sensitivity in presenting issues and in determining appropriate courses of action.
• Believes strongly that success is achieved through the efforts of the team rather than the individual.
• Possesses an adaptable and flexible style. Keeps calm under duress and adapts to change.
• Culturally aware and sensitive as a result of working on multi-national projects.
• Ability to speak multiple languages is an asset (French, Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin, etc.).
   

Compensation Package: $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility 

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.