Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work modelPossibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per yearMultiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much moreShare plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)Salary range (but not limited to): 87,200 - 106,600Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 10%As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.About the roleWe're looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our growing team!What you'll do here:Develop long-term and meaningful relationships with brokers by providing legendary service and participating in broker visits, field underwriting, insurance industry functions, and marketing eventsAssess and evaluate moderate to complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes and recommend innovative solutionsCoach and mentor team members to develop their technical underwriting knowledge and to enhance broker relationshipsHelp shape the future of Commercial Lines Underwriting by providing creative solutions on process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and elevate best practicesProvide leadership to ensure that the regional underwriting service, production and profitability levels are achievedApply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limitsWithin your level of authority, quote, negotiate, sell, and authorize the acceptance of moderate to complex new business, renewals, and endorsements to develop and retain profitable business according to the business plan established for the departmentArrange reinsurance if and when requiredWork closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers, reinsurers and co-workersUse the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactionsSome travel is requiredWhat you bring to the table:Minimum 5 years of experience in underwriting commercial ou specialty linesChartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation preferredCare for people by being supportive, providing candid feedback and recognizing performanceMaintain an expert and current understanding of all relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions related theretoDemonstrate the ability to handle complex risksAwareness of local community conditions and insurance issuesSuperior organization and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlinesExemplary and proactive customer service skills to identify needs, effectively negotiate, and provide tailored solutions to brokersGreat communication skills (both written and verbal)Strong negotiating skills and business savvyInitiative and ability to work under pressureSound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer toolsNo Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.We are an equal opportunity employerAt 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.Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.
