Has underwriting responsibility for a book of new and renewal business.
Analyze requests for quotes.
Executes underwriting strategy as determined by management including decisions to accept, decline or modify risks.
Develops superior relationships with producers to successfully promote achievement of mutual operating goals and supply appropriate products and services.
Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development.
Participates in account management, planning and marketing meetings to best position the business for the future.
Collaborates with team members to manage work inventories and all production activities to provide accurate and timely service in accordance with business unit standards.
Processes underwriting decisions.
Documents files and reports via automated desktop systems and tools.
Collaborate on growth initiatives and relations with the brokerage network.
Participate and collaborate in the development of new products or improvement of existing products and forms that support the objectives of growth and profitability of the company.
Provide creative solutions on how to improve the department and increase efficiencies.
Requirements
minimum 2 years for intermediate and 4 years for senior role in D&O, Professional Liability, and/or Financial Institution Bonds and ancillary lines underwriting experience preferred, with familiarity with underwriting Financial Institutions preferable.
Certified Insurance Professional (CIP) Designation (or in the process of completing Designation) preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to work towards achieving company goals and adapt to changes and a fast pace of work – including learning new products and forms.
Have initiative and autonomy while integrating into teamwork.
Good work ethic, ability to think proactively.
Relationship builder understanding the importance of cultivating trusting relationships.
Team builder understanding the importance of being engaged and committed to the success of the Financial Institutions Team at Intact.
Knowing how to get out of habitual thought patterns and take responsibility.
Be ready to collaborate with teams across Canada and the United States.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Undergraduate university degree or any relevant equivalent experience.
Bilingual (French and English), spoken and written is an asset.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)