Senior Underwriter, Specialty Lines Liability

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best : helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility.

It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

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

LI-Hybrid

What we offer

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.