Senior Underwriter, Prestige

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Toronto is looking for a Senior Underwriter, Prestige. The role requires a minimum of 5 to 7 years of insurance experience, preferably in a High-Net-Worth environment, and strong sales skills. You'll be underwriting complex risks and developing relationships with brokers in a hybrid work environment. The position offers an extensive benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness account

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of prior insurance experience, preferably in a High-Net-Worth environment.
• Proven experience achieving key growth metrics in sales.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with brokers.

Responsibilities

• Be customer-focused and improve the customer experience.
• Develop and manage relationships with brokers.
• Underwrite complex risks and negotiate terms with brokers.

Skills

Insurance experience

Sales skills

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation

Job description

Overview

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Underwriter, Prestige, to join our growing team! This position is hybrid role requiring a minimum of two (2) days per week in our office located at 700 University Ave in Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Be customer-focused in everything you do and look for ways to improve the customer experience.
• Develop and manage relationships with an assigned group of brokers to develop lasting and profitable relationships, which involve broker visits.
• With a strong sales ability, develop profitable business relationships with brokers and identify opportunities to promote Intact's Prestige insurance products and increase sales.
• Attend insurance industry and marketing events: promote products and services.
• Be responsible for underwriting complex risks, making sound business decisions that contribute to profitable growth, and negotiating terms with the brokers.
• Determine and control risk acceptance, risk improvement and declination of Prestige policies.
• Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel contracts following Intact's Prestige underwriting policies / procedures, applicable laws and regulations.
• Review property appraisal reports and make recommendations.
• Participate in large loss reviews.
• Identify and recommend efficiency and/or technology changes to improve business results and maintain competitiveness.
• Work closely and collaborate with other internal departments.
• Travel to brokers' offices as required.

What you bring to the table

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of prior insurance experience, preferably in a High-Net-Worth environment.
• Strong sales skills with proven experience achieving key growth metrics.
• Proven customer service skills with strong business acumen and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with brokers.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability to change and a dynamic team environment.
• Act as leader within the business unit and display the ability to engage the team.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and resiliency.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Completion of or commitment to achieve the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.
• No Canadian work experience required; however, must be eligible to work in Canada.

What we offer

• 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.