Manager, Actuarial, Specialty Lines

Intact Financial Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus target up to 15% of base salary

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Defined benefit pension with lifetime/

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Intact Financial Corporation in Canada is seeking a Manager, Actuarial to lead the Specialty Lines team. You will oversee actuarial deliverables, supervise staff, and partner with cross-functional groups to improve product performance.

The role requires a mathematics/actuarial degree, FCAS/FCIA assets, and at least 7 years of experience including 2 in management. Hybrid work and strong compensation package are offered. Fluency in English and French is required to interact across the country.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mathematics or Actuarial Science or equivalent.
• FCAS or FCIA designation is an asset.
• Minimum 7 years experience, including 2 years in management or coaching.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Bilingualism is required for regular interaction across the country.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong understanding of actuarial concepts and oversee quality of deliverables.
• Formulate recommendations after analyzing actuarial reports to improve product performance.
• Manage evaluation, development and coaching of group members to meet objectives.
• Organize and control team resources to align with strategies and budget.
• Provide technical advice to actuarial team on product rating, reserves, and financial projections.
• Represent actuarial function in cross-functional groups and coordinate with other units.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Mathematics

Actuarial Science

FCAS/FCIA asset

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. 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): 149,600 - 182,800
• 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, Actuarial to join our Specialty Lines team. The Specialty Lines actuarial team is responsible for the pan‑Canadian analysis and pricing of more sophisticated / niche commercial insurance products. Specialty Lines bring together a total of 18 business lines ranging from agricultural insurance to professional liability insurance through the sharing economy, trucking insurance, non‑standard risks and many more! This diversity of products leads to a variety of tasks and many challenges that will boost your career!

What you will do here:

• Demonstrating a strong understanding of actuarial concepts, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the quality of actuarial operational deliverables, overseeing day‑to‑day operations by planning and allocating work, promoting teamwork and guiding their team’s training and development.
• Formulate appropriate recommendations after analyzing and interpreting reports produced by actuarial analysts to improve the performance of products and services.
• Manage the evaluation, development and coaching of their group members to achieve the strategic objectives of the company.
• Manage their team’s activities by organizing, planning and controlling the optimal use of human, financial and material resources according to company strategies and budget planning.
• Manage and provide technical advice to the members of their group responsible for actuarial work and studies (product rating, reserves, financial projections, contribution to regulatory requirements, etc.).
• Represent the actuarial function in various working groups/committees and act as a point of contact with other business units.

What you bring to the table:

• University degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Job‑specific designation: FCAS or FCIA an asset.
• Minimum of 7 years experience, including 2 years in management or coaching (a significant asset).
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, with an aptitude for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of actuarial techniques.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead through strategic vision and values, and to foster engagement.
• Bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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

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.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration‑related matters including but not limited to employer‑specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

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