Senior Underwriter or Intermediate Underwriter, Personal Lines

Intact Financial Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry seeks a Senior or Intermediate Underwriter for their Personal Lines team in Edmonton. This permanent hybrid role involves assessing risks, underwriting new business, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Property and Casualty insurance and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Extra days off purchase option

Annual wellness account

Access to tools for physical and mental health

Dynamic workplace learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee-led networks

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Property and Casualty insurance experience in Alberta.
• Completion of CIP designation or working towards it.
• Proficient in MS Office and knowledge of Intact software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks.
• Process, underwrite and authorize new business.
• Provide technical advice and mentoring to team members.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Mentoring

Time Management

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

CIP designation

Tools

MS Office

Intact software

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 are looking for a Senior Underwriter or an Intermediate Underwriter to join our Personal Lines team in the Calgary or Edmonton 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:

• Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks
• Process, underwrite and authorize the acceptance of new business, renewals, cancellations and endorsements to develop and retain profitable business
• Ensure authorized limits are in accordance with established company guidelines, applicable laws and regulations as well as apply standard rates and premiums in underwriting quotes
• Review supporting claims historical reports and driver abstracts
• Provide technical advice, mentoring and coaching to team members and new hires
• Participate in delivery of technical training to internal staff and internal/external business partners
• Develop and manage relationships with internal/external business partners, participate in courtesy visits, insurance industry and marketing events, promote products and services, solicit new business and identify opportunities for profitable growth
• Prepare summaries regarding overall results

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of Property and Casualty insurance experience in Alberta
• Completion of CIP designation or working towards it
• Proficient in MS Office and knowledge of the Intact software is an asset
• Sound knowledge of all personal lines insurance with ability to analyze and interpret policy wording and legal documents
• Demonstrate efficiency and time management skills to meet service standards
• Excellent written and verbal skills in order to respond to inquiries or complaints
• Proven ability to build productive relationships
• Demonstrate strong team building skills leading to consensus with the team and promoting engagement
• Willing and able to visit Brokers' Offices
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

This job posting will close on Thursday May 29th, 2025 at 11:59 pm MST.

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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.