Underwriter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of underwriting experience in equipment breakdown and large property accounts.
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrates initiative, the ability to work under pressure, and are flexible to change
• Strong analytical, negotiating skills and business savvy
• Can develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers
• Can make decisions in time sensitive situations, address complex problems, provide recommended course of action and take calculated risks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an intermediate Excel proficiency
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel policies following Intact underwriting guidelines and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and subject to authority level as specified by underwriting manager.
• Develop business opportunities and long-term meaningful relationships with our broker partners by providing legendary service.
• Use negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company.
• Answer inquiries and make recommendations to brokers and underwriters through verbal and written correspondence.
• Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development.
• Review underwriting reports and make recommendations as required.
• Communicate changes related to product pricing, underwriting guidelines and new products.
• Support and mentor team members within Specialty Solutions as well as other divisions at Intact.

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
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 12%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed income for life.