Underwriter, Commercial Lines, P&C

Intact Financial Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Underwriter for their Commercial Lines department in Vancouver. The role involves assessing risks, developing broker relationships, and utilizing strong analytical and customer service skills. This full-time hybrid position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a financial rewards program and a flex pension package.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits package

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off

Annual wellness account

Access to physical and mental health resources

Dynamic workplace learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee-led networks

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of underwriting assistance experience.
• Commercial Lines experience is a strong asset.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and negotiate on moderate to complex risks.
• Participate in broker visits and marketing events.
• Make recommendations to improve department efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer service skills

Negotiating skills

Education

College diploma or university degree

Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or working towards this designation

Job description

As an Underwriter in our Commercial Lines department, your work will have a big impact by networking and building relationships with brokers and growing a profitable book of business. People will count on you to use your superior customer service and sales skills to make good business decisions while analyzing and selecting risks in property and/or liability insurance. We have a full-time hybrid permanent position requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the Vancouver or Victoria office.

What you'll do here :

1. Assess, evaluate, and negotiate on moderate to complex risks.
2. Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with the company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits.
3. 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.
4. Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions, and marketing events in support of broker relationship development.
5. Arrange reinsurance if and when required.
6. Answer inquiries, develop, and monitor business with brokers through visits, discussions, and correspondence.
7. Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting, and rating transactions.
8. Make recommendations to improve the department and increase its efficiency.
9. Foster cooperative broker relationships to identify and develop sales opportunities.
10. Some travel is required.

What you bring to the table :

1. Minimum of 2 years of underwriting assistance experience.
2. Commercial Lines experience is a strong asset.
3. Very strong analytical and customer service skills.
4. Initiative and ability to work under pressure.
5. Strong negotiating skills and business savvy.
6. Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers.
7. College diploma or university degree and/or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
8. Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or working towards this designation.
9. 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 :

$51,000 - $77,000

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
• 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.