Corporate Underwriting Specialist

5 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Intact Full time

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**
- This role can be based in any Intact office location_

**What you’ll do here**:

- Handle referrals and consultations to support performance and underwriting
- Develop and update guidelines and authority statements
- Manage product development and product improvements and implementation
- Conduct governance best practices through volume analysis and performing audits
- Research and prepare portfolio reports
- Provide underwriting training, mentor colleagues and underwriters
- Collaborate with internal teams to explore new growth and profitability opportunities through technical research and relationship building
- Communicate changes related to product pricing, underwriting guidelines and new products
- Participate in technical committees, rate committees, project teams, etc.

**What you bring to the table**:

- Minimum 7 years of underwriting experience in large property and liability accounts, including multinational placements and complex reinsurance structures.
- Detailed knowledge of property and/or casualty products
- Highly organized, with the ability to work towards goals while adapting to change in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Effective analytical, negotiating and decision-making skills
- Ability to work well under tight deadlines, including organizational and time management skills
- University degree/college diploma preferred
- CIP or FCIP designation from the Insurance institute of Canada
- Bilingual in French and English is an asset. _Necessity to communicate with colleague located everywhere in Canada_.
- Willing to travel on occasion

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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.



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