Commercial Lines Underwriter Academy 2026

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) :

59,300 - 72,500

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

From coast-to-coast, our inspiring colleagues are at the heart of what we do best : helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. With our team, you’ll bring this purpose to life every day by living our Values, being open to change, and pursuing your goals.

At Intact we’ll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts – the best the industry has to offer. You’ll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can : shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.

Our Commercial Lines Underwriter Academy is an accelerated 2-year learning experience designed to give you unparalleled expertise and grow your career in an exciting industry. This is a paid on-the-job training program to becoming a professional underwriter.The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, an innovative mindset, and a strong eagerness to learn and grow. In this program, you’ll rotate through different teams while mentors, managers, and underwriting coaches teach you the ins and outs of our commercial insurance business through a variety of learning styles.

So, what exactly is Commercial Lines insurance? And what does an Underwriter do?

Commercial Lines is a major part of our operations that provides insurance solutions to businesses small and large in our communities so they can continue to run their business without the worry of tomorrow. We provide insurance products like property, casualty, and automobile coverage - through our network of Brokers across the country.

Our Underwriters understand our products inside and out. As a member of the team, you’d become a champion of risk assessment and work directly with Intact’s network of Brokers – the people who sell our products to businesses – to make sure they understand the products, know how to market them, and help them to evaluate the potential risks of taking on certain portfolios.

Through this 2-year program, you will :

• Start out as an Underwriting Assistant in your first rotation, gradually take on additional duties, progress to Underwriter Level I and finally graduate from the program as an Underwriter Level II
• Get exposure to different lines of commercial business. You build up the general knowledge you’ll need for underwriting success through rotations on different teams
• Learn the technical aspects of insurance : assessing and evaluating risk to make empowered decisions; and how to quote, negotiate and authorize new business and policy renewals
• Develop and learn in inspiring ways – instructor-led, on-the-job and self-study – in a collaborative work environment
• Be involved in stimulating, challenging business cases, complete courses as you work towards your Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) Designation and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and expertise
• Build relationships with our Broker partners – the core of our business – and learn how to live our values every day
• Increase your professional networks – both at Intact, within the industry and at events

After 2 action-packed years, you’llemerge an Underwriter Level II ready to dive into the world of commercial insurance and manage your own portfolios. You’ll be placed in one of our Commercial Lines Property and Casualty teams in the region you have chosen.

While in the program, you will have the option to apply for our new International Development program currently under development.Successful applicants will join a cohort from Canada, the US and the UK who learn together to expand their knowledge on our international products and take their learning to the next level. International travel included!

Your journey doesn’t end there! Upon graduation, you’ll be well-versed and well-positioned to see where your exciting career at Intact will take you. Many of our program graduates have made the transition to leadership, including some Senior Vice Presidents!

Here are a few reasons why others have joined our team :

What you bring to the table :

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

Location : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Flexible Work Arrangements

We’re proud to support a flexible hybrid approach which gives everyone the best of both worlds. You’ll be required to join your colleagues at the office two (2) days per week.

The next steps :

We’re accepting applications now through January 23rd, 2026 at 11 : 59pm AST. All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes.

If you meet the requirements of the role, you can expect :

To be connected by HR to have a phone screen interview. You’ll also receive a link to complete an online assessment to better understand how you fit with this opportunity.

An Interview Phase (in-person and virtual) - If selected to move forward, you’ll get to meet the hiring team and current class members, discuss the role, and – most importantly – tell us about you!

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.