Intermediate Underwriter, Commercial Lines (Property & Casualty)
About The Position
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. We're looking for an Intermediate Level Underwriter in Commercial Lines Property & Casualty to join the team in our Vancouver or Victoria, BC office. This is a permanent full-time position and requires a minimum of 2 days per week working in the office.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 to 4 years of Commercial Lines underwriting experience in Property & Casualty
- Completion of CIP designation (or progress towards) is an asset
- Strong track record of developing, mentoring and coaching teammates
- Can develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers
- Great communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Strong negotiating skills and business savvy
- Strong analytical and technical experience
- Initiative and can 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.
Responsibilities
- Assess, evaluate and negotiate on moderate to complex risks.
- Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with the 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.
- Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development.
- Arrange reinsurance if and when required.
- Answer inquiries, develop and monitor business with brokers through visits, discussions, and correspondence.
- Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions.
- Make recommendations to improve the department and increase its efficiency.
- Foster cooperative broker relationships to identify and develop sales opportunities.
- Attend broker meetings at broker offices.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
- Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
- Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
- Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
- Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 7.5%
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
- Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed income for life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
