Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines

Intact Financial Corporation; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and casualty insurer is seeking a Commercial Lines Senior Underwriter in Victoria. The role includes developing broker relationships, evaluating complex risks, and contributing to underwriting leadership. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of underwriting experience and a strong CIP designation. Enjoy a hybrid work model with competitive compensation and robust benefits including flexible arrangements and a wellness program.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits package

Wellness account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Ability to handle complex risks effectively.
• Great communication skills (both written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term relationships with brokers providing legendary service.
• Assess and evaluate complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes.
• Coach team members to develop technical underwriting knowledge.

Skills

Commercial underwriting experience

Customer service skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 :

1. 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
2. Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes and recommend innovative solutions
3. Coach and mentor team members to develop their technical underwriting knowledge and to enhance broker relationships
4. Help shape the future of Commercial Lines Underwriting by providing creative solutions on process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and elevate best practices
5. Provide leadership to ensure that the regional underwriting service, production and profitability levels are achieved
6. Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits
7. 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
8. Arrange reinsurance if and when required
9. Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers, reinsurers and co-workers
10. Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions
11. 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 :

75,800.00 - $113,600.00

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.