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Intermediate or Senior Underwriter, Commercial Group Solutions

Intact Financial Corporation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Permanent
Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best : helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility.

It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for an Intermediate or Senior Underwriter to join our growing Commercial Group Solutions team!

As an Underwriter , you will be responsible for analyzing, selecting and underwriting commercial property and casualty business in our Specialty Solutions department.

You will maintain a strong customer focused approach and commitment to the success of the team and organization. You will work closely with our brokers and our corporate auto teams to grow and maintain a profitable portfolio of the business.

What you’ll do here :

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.

Support brokers regarding underwriting and rating policies

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.

What you bring to the table :

Post-secondary education or any combination of equivalent education and experience

3+ years of relevant experience in a P&C insurance environment

A CIP graduate, or are working towards it

Strong analytical and 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

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

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

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