Underwriter, Specialty Lines

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

2d • CA$74,800 - CA$91,400 • Hybrid

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 are looking for a Principal Underwriter, Specialty Lines – Agriculture to join our growing team! Depending on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidates, we are open to different job levels: Junior, Intermediate, or Principal Underwriter. This role is a new member of our growing team. We are an equal opportunity employer At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. 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. Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here. Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the agricultural sector, whether in underwriting, brokerage, or with an insurer, with a demonstrated performance record.
• Analytical mindset combined with strong sales skills and a results-oriented approach.
• Proactive, ambitious, and motivated by achieving and exceeding objectives.
• Ability to take initiative and perform in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and retain a network of brokers.
• Interest in market trends and business development opportunities.
• No work experience in Canada required, but must have authorization to work in Canada.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• PAA (Professional Insurance Designation) or in the process of obtaining it.

Responsibilities

• Analyze submission, renewal, and policy modification requests, and recommend appropriate solutions to maximize business opportunities.
• Support and advise brokers with a consultative approach focused on customer satisfaction.
• Leverage negotiation skills to conclude advantageous agreements and maintain lasting business relationships.
• Actively participate in broker visits, industry events, and marketing activities to develop the portfolio.
• Contribute to achieving departmental growth objectives.
• Rigorously evaluate risks and prepare competitive proposals for new business and renewals.
• Effectively manage policy transactions, including renewals, endorsements, and submissions.
• Collaborate with members of the Specialty Solutions team and other Intact divisions to foster cross-selling opportunities.

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)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.
• Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed income for life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed