Intermediate Underwriter, Contract Surety
7 months ago
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**
We’re looking for an **Intermediate **Underwriter** to join our growing **Contract Surety** team
This hybrid role is based out of our office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
About the opportunity:
Your work will be looked to for underwriting contract surety accounts by reviewing and interpreting financial statements to conduct financial and credit risk analysis in order to make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority.
**What you’ll do here**:
- Manage a diverse portfolio of contract surety accounts
- Assess risk and appropriately recommend approval of new and renewing contract surety facilities
- Build partnerships with brokers and clients, delivering surety solutions at the account level in a professional and responsive manner
- Develop broker relationships and marketing strategies to further new business development opportunities
- Prioritize workflow to maximize productivity and meet deadlines
- Assist in the preparation and submission of special acceptances to reinsurers
- Maintain quality control and profitable growth
- Maintain a strong knowledge of construction industry trends, market conditions, and current challenges and opportunities
- Actively participate in industry functions, forums and events
- Travel will be required
**What you bring to the table**:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance or any combination of training and experience deemed relevant for the role
- Surety or related business experience, and/or experience in a commercial insurance underwriting or brokerage capacity
- Construction estimating experience is considered an asset
- Solid understanding of financial statements
- Strong analytical and research skills
- A history of providing excellent customer service and sound judgment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with co-workers in a team setting
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite of products
LI-Hybrid
**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.
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