Senior Underwriter, Specialty Lines

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Specialty Solutions focusing on Construction & Builders Risk in Toronto. The role involves analyzing risks, developing broker relationships, and mentoring teammates, with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Join a dynamic team that values respect and offers opportunities for growth and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flex pension and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Extra days off option

Annual wellness account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years underwriting experience in Construction and Builders Risk.
• Technical knowledge of commercial Property and Liability policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, select, and price risks in Construction and Builders Risk.
• Develop new broker relationships and maintain existing partnerships.
• Mentor new underwriters and support team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Decision making

Time management

Education

University degree

CIP or 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 Underwriter, Specialty Solutions, to join our growing team!

As aSeniorUnderwriter in our Specialty Solutions, Construction department, you will play an important role in growing the Construction & Builders Risk business segment. Our team will count on you to make effective business decisions to achieve premium growth goals and maintain strong retention levels through your positive relationships with our distribution network. In this role, you will analyze, select, and price Construction, Contracting & Builders Risk business working within Intact guidelines and pricing.

What you’ll do here:

• Be a proactive member of the underwriting team, maintaining standards for productivity and service expectations for new business, renewals and endorsements by underwriting risks within binding authority limits

• Develop business opportunities by fostering new broker relationships and maintaining strong internal and external business partner relationships

• Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions, conferences and marketing events

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

• Provide underwriting training to new hires, lending expertise to mentor other underwriters

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

What you bring to the table:

• University degree and CIP or FCIP designation

• Minimum 5 years underwriting experience in large Construction, Contracting & Builders Risk (Civil & Erection Projects)

• Technical knowledge of commercial Property, Liability & Builders Risk policy wordings for large commercial Property customers

• Strong working knowledge of catastrophe models

• Ability to deal effectively and respectfully with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with national departmental teams

• Highly organized, with the ability to work towards goals while adapting to change in a fast paced environment

• Effective analytical, negotiating and decision making skills

• Ability to make decisions in time sensitive situations, address complex problems, provide recommended course of action and take calculated risks

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability

• Ability to work well under tight deadlines, including organizational and time management skills

• Up to 10% travel

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

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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.