Underwriter, Commercial Lines

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):

69,200 - 84,600

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%

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 an Underwriter I or II, Commercial Lines in Property & Casualty to join our team in the Edmonton or Calgary or Vancouver office.

This role is a permanent full-time hybrid position that requires a minimum of 2 days per week working in the office.

What you'll do here:

• Use negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company
• Make recommendations to improve the department processes and increase efficiency
• Analyze requests for quotes and recommend innovative solutions
• Focus on building relationships while underwriting and rating policies
• Provides technical advice, recommendations, and mentoring to team members
• Assess, evaluate and negotiate on moderate to complex risks

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant Commercial Lines experience
• Very strong sales and customer service skills
• Completion of or progress toward a CIP designation is an asset
• Maintain a strong understanding of all and current relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions related thereto
• Demonstrate the ability to handle moderate to complex insurance policy risks
• Awareness of local community conditions and insurance issues
• Strong negotiating skills and business savvy
• Initiative and ability to 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

Please note that the posted salary range applies to the Intermediate role. However, we also encourage Junior Underwriter candidates to apply, as we are open to considering profiles at both levels.

Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.