Underwriting Consultant - Contract Surety (Remote)

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions

19h • Remote

About The Position

Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and
society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our
team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact,
we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities,
and flexibility. It’s our promise to you. 

Who we are

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in
protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty
insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by
targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about
providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups.

Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in
four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is
for our U.S. team.

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for an Underwriting Consultant to join our
Contract Surety team based remotely in California. This role is responsible for
underwriting the most complex and specialty contract surety risks, with the
highest level of delegated authority. The Underwriting Consultant develops and
executes strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability, manages large
accounts, and serves as a senior technical resource and mentor within the Surety
team. Some of the Underwriting Consultant responsibilities include but are not
limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressively complex underwriting experience in contract surety.
• Advanced understanding of contractor financials and construction risk.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation preferred (AFSB, CPCU).

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal contract surety submissions for complex accounts, leveraging advanced financial, legal, and risk analysis.
• Make independent decisions within the highest authority levels, ensuring compliance with underwriting strategy and state laws.
• Manage a profitable book of contract surety business, including portfolio reviews and documentation of underwriting decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, producers, and contractors.
• Lead strategic initiatives to identify market opportunities and agency planning.
• Serve as a technical expert and mentor for junior underwriters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees