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Form of workOur 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
The Underwriting Development Program is a twenty-four-month accelerated learning experience designed to give you unparalleled expertise and grow your career in an exciting industry. In this rotational program, mentors, managers, and underwriting coaches will teach you the ins and outs of our specialty insurance business through a variety of learning styles.
What exactly is Intact Public Entities? And what does an underwriter do?
IPE is a distribution channel within the Specialty Solutions division of Intact. We are a wholly owned Managing General Agent who specializes in Municipal, Public Administration, and Community Services business. Our book contains complex and large property to high abuse exposures and challenging liability spanning many different coverage offerings.
Our Underwriters understand our products inside and out. As a member of the team, you would become a champion of risk assessment and work directly with IPE’s network of Brokers – the people who sell our products to businesses or municipalities– to make sure they understand the products, know how to market them and help them to evaluate the potential risks of taking on certain portfolios.
Through this program, you will:
Learn the technical aspects of insurance: assessing and evaluating risk to make empowered decisions; and how to quote, negotiate and authorize new business.
Learn in inspiring ways - classroom, on-the-job, and self-study – in a collaborative work environment.
Build relationships with our Broker partners – the core of our business – and learn the value of living our values every day.
Be involved in stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and expertise.
Build your professional networks – both at Intact and industry events.
Earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package from day one.
What you bring to the table:
Have recently graduated from post-secondary within the last 5 years.
Have less than 3 years of experience in the insurance industry (asset, but not required).
Available to join our Underwriter Development Program full-time Spring 2024.
Live in Ontario (within 100 km of our Cambridge office) and be able to commute to our office per our hybrid working model.
You care about people and are a natural at building and nurturing relationships (a key part of this role!).
You have a creative approach to problem-solving and are a natural at taking calculated risks.
You have exemplary analytical skills and can make informed decisions.
You are a skilled communicator who can adapt your approach to your audience.
You can influence decisions and negotiate strategically.
You are an enthusiastic learner who thrives within a team or independently.
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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If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Contact People.
