Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines

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About the role

Join Intact's innovative Commercial Lines Underwriting team and contribute to the success of Canada's largest P&C insurer. Use state-of-the-art technology to streamline broker collaboration and enhance risk assessment. Handle diverse files, build strong broker relationships, and work alongside industry leaders. You'll shape future decisions through impactful projects, using advanced tools to hone your technical skills. We are committed to sustainable growth, climate change adaptation, and maintaining excellent broker partnerships. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, endless learning opportunities, and a supportive culture that champions inclusivity and career growth. Join us in shaping the future and growing your career.

We're looking for a Commercial Lines Senior Underwriter to join our growing team! This position can be located in our Vancouver or Victoria office.  This role is a permanent full-time hybrid position that requires a minimum of 2 days per week working in your assigned office.

What you'll do here:

• Develop long-term and meaningful relationships with brokers by providing legendary service and participating in broker visits, field underwriting, insurance industry functions, and marketing events
• Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes and recommend innovative solutions
• Coach and mentor team members to develop their technical underwriting knowledge and to enhance broker relationships
• Help shape the future of Commercial Lines Underwriting by providing creative solutions on process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and elevate best practices
• Provide leadership to ensure that the regional underwriting service, production and profitability levels are achieved
• Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits
• Within your level of authority, quote, negotiate, sell, and authorize the acceptance of moderate to complex new business, renewals, and endorsements to develop and retain profitable business according to the business plan established for the department
• Arrange reinsurance if and when required
• Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers, reinsurers and co-workers
• Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions
• Some travel is required

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation preferred
• Care for people by being supportive, providing candid feedback and recognizing performance
• Maintain an expert and current understanding of all relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions related thereto
• Demonstrate the ability to handle complex risks
• Awareness of local community conditions and insurance issues
• Superior organization and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Exemplary and proactive customer service skills to identify needs, effectively negotiate, and provide tailored solutions to brokers
• Great communication skills (both written and verbal)
• 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

#LI-Hybrid​

Salary of the successful candidate will typically be positioned between the following range, taking into consideration a number of factors including prior experience, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, location and internal equity:

What we offer
 

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

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.