Senior Specialist, S/L

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Specialist in Specialty Solutions. This role involves providing research and project management support on strategic insurance projects, reviewing and approving referrals, and ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines. Candidates should have a university degree, CIP or FCIP designation, and 10+ years of relevant experience. The company offers a hybrid work model and a strong financial rewards program.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness account

Professional development opportunities

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• No Canadian work experience required but must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and project management support on strategic Specialty Lines projects.
• Review and approve referrals beyond underwriting team authorities.
• Prepare underwriting filings for submission to regulators.
• Conduct business and underwriting due diligence.

Skills

Project management

Decision making in time-sensitive situations

Ability to handle competing priorities

Strong teamwork skills

Highly organized

Independently and collaboratively working

Education

University degree and CIP/FCIP designation

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.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Specialist, Specialty Solutions, to join our growing team!

What you’ll do here:

• Provide research, development and project management support on strategic Specialty Lines projects.
• Provide technical support and training to ensure a consistent application of corporate guidelines, quality and timely service, as well as effective control of insurance risks.
• Review, approve, modify or decline referrals that are made on accounts beyond the authorities of our underwriting teams.
• Conduct business and underwriting due diligence including regulatory and compliance research.
• Prepare underwriting filings on behalf of Intact Insurance for submission to provincial regulators.
• Participate in regulatory and industry meetings.
• Participate in audits of accounts written by Specialty Solutions for quality control purposes.
• Provide recommendations and report on the findings.
• Develop, review and update technical policy wording and manuals, as required.
• Establish and maintain productive business relationships with internal departments and external partners.
• Manage day‑to‑day underwriting activities of strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to the development of new products and corporate guidelines to effectively control insurance risks and positively impact profitability.
• Research, implement and manage technology‑based solutions for pricing, underwriting and risk managing commercial automobiles.
• Support growth and profitability analysis.
• Assist with the planning, development and maintenance of computer software and database information.

What you bring to the table:

• University degree and CIP or FCIP designation, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Can handle multiple, competing priorities and projects.
• Team player.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to lead, initiate, monitor and close projects.
• Can make decisions in time‑sensitive situations, address complex problems, provide recommended course of action and take calculated risks.
• Highly organized, with the ability to work towards goals while adapting to change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with cross‑departmental teams.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

What we offer

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

• 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.