Job Description

About the role

Join Intact’s innovative Commercial Lines Underwriting team and contribute to the success of Canada’s largest P&C insurer. Use state-of-the-art technology to streamline broker collaboration and enhance risk assessment. Handle diverse files, build strong broker relationships, and work alongside industry leaders. You’ll shape future decisions through impactful projects, using advanced tools to hone your technical skills. We are committed to sustainable growth, climate change adaptation, and maintaining excellent broker partnerships. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, endless learning opportunities, and a supportive culture that champions inclusivity and career growth. Join us in shaping the future and growing your career.

We’re looking for a Commercial Lines 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 events
– Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes and recommend innovative solutions
– Coach and mentor team members to develop their technical underwriting knowledge and to enhance broker relationships
– Help shape the future of Commercial Lines Underwriting by providing creative solutions on process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and elevate best practices
– Provide leadership to ensure that the regional underwriting service, production and profitability levels are achieved
– Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits
– Within 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 department
– Arrange reinsurance if and when required
– Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers, reinsurers and co-workers
– Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions
– Some travel is required

What you bring to the table:
– Minimum 5 to 7 years of commercial lines underwriting experience
– Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation preferred
– Care for people by being supportive, providing candid feedback and recognizing performance
– Maintain an expert and current understanding of all relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions related thereto
– Demonstrate the ability to handle complex risks
– Awareness of local community conditions and insurance issues
– Superior organization and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
– Exemplary and proactive customer service skills to identify needs, effectively negotiate, and provide tailored solutions to brokers
– Great communication skills (both written and verbal)
– Strong negotiating skills and business savvy
– Initiative and ability to work under pressure
– Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer tools
– No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

Intact’s Commitment to Diversity:
We aim to ensure our employees and leaders are representative of the communities we serve.

Intact is committed to building a fair, inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and heard.

Our commitments to reconciliation are implemented collaboratively with Indigenous employees and Intact’s Indigenous Circle of Inclusion Employee Network.

Please apply directly on the Intact careers site: https://careers.intactfc.com/senior-underwriter-commercial-lines/job/R147717

Required languages: English

Education level: N/A

Required skills: See description

Closest intersection: Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg