Underwriter, Specialty Lines

Intact; London; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Ontario seeks an Agricultural Insurance Underwriter at entry level. Responsibilities include underwriting agricultural insurance risks and fostering relationships with brokers. Ideal candidates have strong analytical and customer service skills. This role offers a hybrid work model and a range of benefits, including an employee share purchase plan and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness account

Qualifications

• Work experience in a similar role in commercial insurance or specialty lines.
• Experience in agriculture is a strong asset.
• No Canadian work experience required; must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite risks of varying complexities in agricultural insurance.
• Develop business opportunities and long-term meaningful relationships with brokers.
• Review underwriting reports and make recommendations as required.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Ability to develop relationships

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Graduate or diploma in insurance

CIP designation (or close to obtaining)

Job description

About The Role

We are currently seeking an Agricultural Insurance Underwriter (junior, intermediate, or senior level depending on your experience) for our specialty lines team. You will be responsible for underwriting risks of varying complexities (depending on the level of the position) in agricultural insurance, to contribute to the profitability of the insurance portfolio. You will need to create sales opportunities by developing and maintaining good relationships with brokers. You will work in collaboration with our brokers to find solutions to protect farmers.

What You’ll Do Here

• Accept, reject, endorse, renew, or cancel policies following Intact underwriting guidelines and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and subject to authority level as specified by the underwriting manager.
• Develop business opportunities and long-term meaningful relationships with our broker partners by providing legendary service.
• Use negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company.
• Answer inquiries and make recommendations to brokers and underwriters through verbal and written correspondence.
• Participate in broker visits, industry functions, and marketing events in support of broker relationship development.
• Review underwriting reports and make recommendations as required.
• Communicate changes related to product pricing, underwriting guidelines, and new products.
• Support and mentor team members within Specialty Solutions as well as other divisions at Intact.

What You Bring To The Table

• Graduate or diploma in insurance (an asset)
• Work experience in a similar role in commercial insurance or specialty lines, preferably with an insurer and in agricultural insurance
• Experience in agriculture is a strong asset
• Knowledge of risk underwriting and pricing, industry contracts, insurance, and reinsurance markets
• Holding the CIP designation or being close to obtaining it is considered an asset
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrates initiative, the ability to work under pressure, and is flexible to change
• Strong analytical, negotiating skills, and business savvy
• Can develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers
• Can make decisions in time-sensitive situations, address complex problems, provide a recommended course of action, and take calculated risks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products with intermediate Excel proficiency
• No Canadian work experience required; however, must be eligible to work in Canada.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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. 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

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries
• Insurance

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