Underwriter, Non-Standard Risks, Specialty Lines

Intact; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Canada is seeking an Underwriter for Non-Standard Risks in Specialty Lines. In this role, you'll analyze quotes, support brokers, and maintain strong relationships. This position offers a dynamic work environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth while embracing a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness account

Access to virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of underwriting experience in Personal or Commercial Lines.
• CIP designation or working towards it is preferred.
• Self-motivated, analytical with a strong team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requests for quotes, renewals, and policy changes.
• Support brokers with underwriting and rating policies.
• Handle policy transactions with a service mindset.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

University degree/College diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Underwriter, Non-Standard Risks, Specialty Lines

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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 an Underwriter, Non-Standard Risks, Specialty Lines to join our purpose driven, service oriented team.

What You’ll Do Here

• Analyze requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes, and recommend thoughtful, solutions-oriented decisions
• Support brokers with underwriting and rating policies, helping them place challenging property risks
• Use strong negotiating and interpersonal skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company
• Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events as a knowledgeable and trusted representative of NSR
• Provide proactive support in growing the department and recommend improvements that enhance service and efficiency
• Rate and prepare quotes for new business and renewals with focus on accuracy and urgency
• Handle policy transactions including renewals, endorsements and cancellations with a service mindset
• Draft clear, professional correspondence including broker letters and memos
• Collaborate with teammates in Specialty Solutions and other Intact divisions to support shared goals
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• University degree/College diploma or any combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of underwriting experience in Personal or Commercial Lines
• Strong knowledge in Excel is an asset
• Analytical, self-motivated and strive to deliver at a high standard
• Initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Strong team player, with outstanding collaboration and communication skills
• Can develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers
• Interested in and stay up to date on business trends or other developments impacting our industry
• CIP designation or working towards it
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Insurance

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