Underwriter II, Commercial Lines

Intact; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intact is seeking an Underwriter II for Mid-Market in the Vancouver, BC office. This permanent full-time role requires at least 2 days per week in-office presence and offers a competitive salary with a target annual bonus. You will assess moderate to complex risks, coach peers, and help shape Commercial Lines underwriting practices.

The role emphasizes broker relationship development, effective pricing, and collaboration to maintain profitability and service excellence within a regional team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of Commercial Lines Underwriting experience in Property & Casualty.
• Completion of CIP designation (or progress towards) is an asset.
• Ability to handle complex risks with strong underwriting knowledge.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with brokers and participate in broker visits.
• Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks and requests for quotes, renewals, and changes.
• Coach and mentor team members to develop underwriting knowledge and broker relationships.
• Propose process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and best practices.

Skills

Underwriting

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Leadership

Education

CIP designation in progress

Job description

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Salary for the employee

will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different employee profiles. However, we encourage employees who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary Range (but Not Limited To)

69,200 - 84,600

Annual Bonus Target, Based On The Base Salary, With a Potential Payout Of Up To Double The Target (subject To Personal And Company Performance)

7.5%

About The Role

We're looking for a Underwriter II for Mid-Market in the Property and Casualty Commercial Lines business to join the team in our Vancouver BC office.

This is a permanent full-time position and requires a minimum of 2 days per week working in the office.

What You’ll Do Here

• Develop long-term and meaningful relationships with brokers by providing legendary service and participating in broker visits, field underwriting, insurance industry functions, and marketing events.
• Assess and evaluate moderate to complex risks, analyzing requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes and recommend innovative solutions.
• Coach and mentor team members to develop their technical underwriting knowledge and to enhance broker relationships.
• Help shape the future of Commercial Lines Underwriting by providing creative solutions on process or workflow improvements to increase efficiency and elevate best practices
• Provide leadership to ensure that the regional underwriting service, production and profitability levels are achieved.
• Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits.
• 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.
• Arrange reinsurance if and when required.
• Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers, reinsurers and co-workers.
• Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions.
• Attend broker meetings at broker offices.

What You Bring To The Table

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of Commercial Lines Underwriting experience in Property & Casualty
• Completion of CIP designation (or progress towards) is an asset
• Care for people by being supportive, providing candid feedback and recognizing performance
• Maintain an expert and current understanding of all relevant Commercial Underwriting Guides and instructions related thereto
• Demonstrate the ability to handle complex risks
• Awareness of local community conditions and insurance issues
• Superior organization and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Exemplary and proactive customer service skills to identify needs, effectively negotiate, and provide tailored solutions to brokers
• Great communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong negotiating skills and business savvy
• Initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer tools
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

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.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Employees are solely responsible for ensuring they are eligible to work on the specified role and for maintaining their work eligibility.