Consultant, Digital Underwriting Commercial Lines

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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 Digital Underwriting Strategy Consultant to join our growing team!

As a Digital Underwriting Strategy Consultant, your work will have an impact on driving user autonomy, delivering digital guidelines and tools to improve technology.  People will count on you to conduct analysis of data, scenarios, guidelines and processes to recommend improvements and contribute to the development of our digital strategies.  This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office reporting to the Manager, Digital Underwriting and can be based in Vancouver BC.

What you'll do here:

• Supports in analysis of data, guidelines, and processes and developing recommended actions plans

• Work with the Regional Specialists, Managers and Director for the planning, design and delivery of current and new products

• Alignment of our information management structure 

• Coordination of rules and guideline maintenance 

• Collaboration with stakeholders to facilitate implementation 

• Strong team player working with various stakeholders

• Participate in committees, seminars and conferences

• Supports Commercial Lines in analysis of results, identifying areas for learning opportunities and developing recommended action plans for Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants

• Contribute to quarterly reporting to various internal Stakeholders

• Follows up on action plans and recommendations to ensure they are addressed by the due dates

• Contribution to our national harmonization efforts and a strong sense of #oneteam

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum of 4 years of Commercial Underwriting experience at an Intermediate or Senior level (P&C or Specialty Solutions)

• Strong knowledge of Commercial P&C and/or Specialty Solutions insurance wordings, product, appetite and philosophies, along with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to consider different perspectives and approaches

• Ability to identify and recommend guideline or tool improvement opportunities and propose solutions and action plans 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to collaborate, promote partnerships and build effective work relationships

• Self-driven and able to work effectively under pressure

• Adapt to changes in the workplace positively

• Good understanding of Intact underwriting systems and office software applications including intermediate Excel skills such as creating pivot tables, analyzing and filter data  

• Bachelor’s degree and completed CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) is an asset

• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset 

• Commercial Auto Underwriting an asset 

This position closes March 5 2024 at 11:59pm pst.

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Salary of the successful candidate will typically be positioned between the following range, taking into consideration a number of factors including prior experience, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, location and internal equity:

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

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.

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