Manager, Specialty Solutions - Construction

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• 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)

Salary range (but not limited to):

138,500 - 169,300

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

15%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We’re looking for a Manager, Specialty solutions, to join our growing team!

As a Manager, Specialty Solutions - Construction your track record for innovation and agility combined with property underwriting knowledge will be key to executing on ambitious strategies. You will motivate and manage a high performing team to achieve Intact’s corporate and divisional objectives and sales targets for the Western, Ontario & Atlantic portfolios. You will stretch your team with short and long-term goals surrounding growth, profitability, productivity and engagement. They will advance by your side as you inspire, coach and mentor them. For this journey, you will collaborate with, and report directly to, the Director of Specialty Solutions.

What you’ll do here:

• Build a strong book of profitable business while also auditing policies to ensure adherence to company standards.

• Coach underwriters and assist in negotiating with brokers on larger opportunities.

• Train brokers and underwriting staff on underwriting matters.

• Communicate on a regular basis with key broker contacts on accounts, plans and results.

• Liaison with the Business Development Team to reinforce and facilitate desired effects to the broker’s portfolio performance.

• Manage employee performance and contribute to the salary review process.

• Hold regular team meetings with staff to communicate corporate and branch issues and to respond to employee issues.

• Participate in the establishment of premium and loss ratio targets.

• Authorize the acceptance of new business, renewals and endorsements.

• Promote the company’s products through information sessions with brokers.

• Develop and manage effective working relationships with brokers, staff, and other departments.

• Establish and maintain service levels by organizing and monitoring work flow and setting priorities to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.

• Establish goals and monitor the development of underwriting staff to ensure achievement of department Business Plan.

What you bring to the table:

• University and/or College Degree or any combination of equivalent education and experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in P&C underwriting for large accounts, and experience in people management.

• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is an asset

• Capable of managing remote employees including the ability to motivate, engage, and coach employees

• Effective analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail

• Can work in a constantly changing environment

• Strong customer service orientation

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en plein croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.