Underwriting Specialist, Specialty Lines Property

Intact Financial; Ajax; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Underwriting Specialist in Specialty Lines Property. This role offers the chance to develop expertise in specialty insurance products and make a global impact. You'll support product development, conduct market research, and collaborate with teams to identify growth opportunities. Enjoy a hybrid work model that balances remote work with meaningful in-person interactions, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee well-being. If you're passionate about insurance and ready to shape the future, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Annual Wellness Account

Access to Virtual Healthcare

Dynamic Workplace Learning Ecosystem

Community Impact Program

Possibility to Purchase Extra Days Off

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in risk management and underwriting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic product development to achieve growth targets.
• Gather market intelligence and research technology-based solutions.

Skills

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Digital Acumen

Education

University Degree or College Diploma

CIP Designation

FCIP or CRM 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

A career in Underwriting within Intact Specialty Solutions is an opportunity to develop expertise and deliver innovative solutions across a broad range of specialty insurance products in a wide variety of industry segments from group accident and health to ocean marine and technology. Be part of a Specialty Solutions leader with a book of business that spans more than 180 countries and seize the chance to make a global impact as we continue to grow beyond $20 billion of total annual premiums.

We are looking for an Underwriting Specialist to join our growing Specialty Lines Property team!

What you’ll do here:

• Support the strategic product development plan to achieve growth targets.

• Develop guidelines, authority statements and manage the referral process to support performance and underwriting.

• Gather market intelligence by working directly with distribution, brokers and customers and compare Intact's product offering to the competition.

• Research technology-based solutions for pricing, underwriting, risk assessment and loss mitigation opportunities

• Collaborate with internal teams to explore new growth and profitability opportunities through technical research and relationship building.

• Assist in portfolio management through governance best practices, profitability and growth analysis.

• Perform technical underwriting audit.

• Communicate changes related underwriting guidelines and new products.

• Provide underwriting training, lending expertise colleagues and distribution underwriters.

What you bring to the table:

• University degree/College diploma or any combination of equivalent education and experience

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in risk management, large and multinational property placements

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

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to persuade as well as challenge others

• Can 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

• Effective analytical, negotiating and decision-making skills

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

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability

• Digital and Data Acumen, understanding how these two items can support and facilitate the customer and Underwriters experience

• CIP is a must and FCIP and/or CRM designation is an asset

• Willing to travel on occasion

• 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.