Senior Underwriter, Liability (Specialty Lines)

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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) - Need to interact on a regular basis with a French-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

• Frequent travel is required to visit brokers

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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