Senior Underwriter, Energy

Intact Financial Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Montreal seeks a Senior Underwriter for their Renewable Energy team. The role involves managing insurance policies, developing broker relationships, and requires at least 5 years of underwriting experience, including renewable energy. The company offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing professional growth and community impact.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits

Annual wellness account

Possibility to purchase extra days off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years underwriting experience, including 1-2 years in energy underwriting.
• Experience in renewable energy underwriting is an asset.
• Can make decisions in time-sensitive situations and address complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel policies according to guidelines.
• Develop business opportunities and relationships with brokers.
• Participate in broker visits and marketing events.
• Communicate changes related to pricing and guidelines.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Negotiating skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

A career in Underwriting within Intact Specialty Solutions is an opportunity to develop expertise and deliver innovative solutions across a broad range of specialty insurance products in a wide variety of industry segments from group accident and health to ocean marine and technology. Be part of a Specialty Solutions leader with a book of business that spans more than 180 countries and seize the chance to make a global impact as we continue to grow beyond $20 billion of total annual premiums.

We’re looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Renewable Energy team!

What you’ll do here :

Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel policies following Intact underwriting guidelines and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and subject to authority level as specified by underwriting manager.

Develop business opportunities and long-term meaningful relationships with our broker partners by providing legendary service.

Use negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company.

Answer inquiries and make recommendations to brokers and underwriters through verbal and written correspondence.

Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development.

Review underwriting reports and make recommendations as required.

Communicate changes related to product pricing, underwriting guidelines and new products.

Support and mentor team members within Specialty Solutions as well as other divisions at Intact.

What you bring to the table :

Post‑secondary education or any combination of equivalent education and experience.

Minimum 5 years underwriting experience in Specialty Lines or mid‑to‑large market in Commercial Lines, and 1-2 years in energy underwriting.

Experience in renewable energy underwriting is an asset.

Strong customer service skills.

Demonstrates initiative, the ability to work under pressure, and are flexible to change.

Strong analytical, negotiating skills and business savvy.

Can develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers.

Can make decisions in time‑sensitive situations, address complex problems, provide recommended course of action and take calculated risks.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an intermediate Excel proficiency.

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

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English‑speaking colleagues across the country.

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.