Senior Underwriter, Specialty Lines Liability
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About the role
We're looking for a Senior Underwriter, Liability to join our growing team!
As a Senior Underwriter in our Specialty Lines Liability (large account) department, you will play an important role in growing the Specialty Liability business segment. Our team will count on you to make effective business decisions to achieve premium growth goals and maintain strong retention levels through your positive relationships with our distribution network. In this role, you will analyze, select, and price Liability business working within Intact guidelines and pricing.
What you'll do here:
Be a proactive member of the underwriting team, maintaining standards for productivity and service expectations for new business, renewals and endorsements by underwriting risks within binding authority limits
Develop business opportunities by fostering new broker relationships and maintaining strong internal and external business partner relationships
Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions, conferences and marketing events
Communicate changes related to product pricing, underwriting guidelines and new products
Provide underwriting training to new hires, lending expertise to mentor other underwriters
Support and mentor team members within Specialty Lines as well as with other divisions at Intact
What you bring to the table:
University degree/College diploma or any combination of equivalent education and experience
Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or FCIP designation preferred
Minimum 5 years of progressive underwriting experience in large commercial liability or Specialty lines
Technical knowledge of commercial Liability policy wordings for large commercial Property Liability customers
Strong communication skills and ability to foster and maintain effective professional relationships at all levels of the organization
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with national departmental teams
Highly organized, with the ability to work towards goals while adapting to change in a fast-paced environment
Effective analytical, negotiating and decision-making skills
Ability to make decisions in time sensitive situations, address complex problems, provide recommended course of action and take calculated risks
High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
Ability to work well under tight deadlines, including organizational and time management skills
Bilingual (French and English) is an asset
No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
Frequent travel is required to visit brokers
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.