Job title: Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines
Company: Intact Financial
Job description: Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.
Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.
About the role
As an Senior Underwriter, Property and Casualty 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 sound business decisions while analyzing and selecting risks in property and/or liability insurance.
This is a hybrid, full-time permanent career opportunity based in our Calgary office and requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
What you’ll do here:
Assess, evaluate and negotiate on risks
Apply effective pricing and underwriting strategies in accordance with Company guidelines and underwriting authority limits
Quote, negotiate, sell, and authorize the acceptance of moderate new business, renewals, and endorsements to develop and retain profitable business according to the business plan established for the department
Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development
Provide technical advice, coaching and mentorship to team members
Use computer systems for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions
Foster cooperative broker relationships to identify and develop sales opportunities
What you bring to the table:
Minimum 5 years commercial insurance experience
Strong track record of developing, mentoring and coaching teammates
Able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers and colleagues
Sales-focused and demonstrated confidence when negotiating and communicating with brokers
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Self-driven and able to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Solution seeker and able to make recommendations to increase work efficiency
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and capable of navigating through multiple systems in a fast-paced environment
Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is an asset
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What we offer
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, 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.
, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Contact People.
Expected salary:
Location: Calgary, AB
Job date: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:15:21 GMT
