07 Jan
RSA Canada
Canada
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 to join our growing Specialty Lines Auto & Transportation team in Calgary or Edmonton!
As an Underwriter, your work will have a big impact on the Specialty Lines,
Mid Market team in the Specialty Lines department. People will count on you to think outside the box and provide creative solutions. You will build a profitable portfolio of complex commercial auto accounts with an emphasis on quoting new business by utilizing your experience.
What You'll Do Here
- Solicit and analyze requests for quotes, renewals, and policy changes, and recommend innovative solutions
- Support brokers regarding underwriting and rating policies
- Develop long-term and meaningful relationships with our broker partners by providing legendary service
- Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development
- Use negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company
- Provide creative solutions on how to improve the department and increase efficiencies
- Review and analyze policy coverages and claims experience
- Ensure underwriting files are well documented and compliant with Corporate guidelines
- Underwrite a profitable book of new and renewal business in accordance with Corporate guidelines
- Have a thorough knowledge of current market wordings
- Support and mentor team members within Specialty Solutions as well as other divisions at Intact.
- Interpret loss control reports and develop internal capacity
- Some travel is required
You succeed at what you do because you are a:
- Relationship builder who understands the importance of cultivating trusting relationships
- Skilled communicator that excels at influencing others
- Problem solver who can think on your feet
- Negotiator and high-quality decision-maker
- Results driven and continuously seeking to strive for excellence
- Team player, because you understand that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
What You Bring To The Table
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of commercial automobile underwriting experience in large/complex risk classes
- Solid knowledge and awareness of market conditions and trends
- Strong verbal and written communication skills because you understand the importance of building relationships by tailoring your approach when dealing with different communication styles
- Exemplary sales, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Positive, solution-oriented and adaptable attitude
- Self-driven and able to work effectively under pressure
- Analytical and flexible to change
- Strong decision-making skills
- University degree/College Diploma would be an asset
- CIP designation or working towards it
- 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.
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