Intermediate Underwriter, Commercial Lines

4 days ago

Vancouver, 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**

We're looking for
**an Intermediate**
**Un**
**derwriter **to join our growing team

As an Intermediate Underwriter, Commercial Insurance, you will work with our National Brokers focusing on a range of commercial and industrial risks, including such diverse segments as, manufacturing, commercial real estate, contracting, wholesaling, warehousing, health services and other financial, business professional services. People will count on you to think outside the box and provide creative solutions. You will build a profitable portfolio of accounts above our $10,000 minimum premium with an emphasis on quoting new business by utilizing your experience.

This is permanent full time hybrid position requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in our Vancouver or Victoria office.

**What you'll do here**:

- Solicit and analyze requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes, and recommend innovative solutions
- Support our National Brokers regarding underwriting and rating policies
- Develop long-term and meaningful relationships with our National 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 technical advice, recommendations, and mentoring to team members
- 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
- Interpret loss control reports and develop internal capacity

**What you bring to the table**:

- Minimum 3 years of property/casualty 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
- A track record of mentoring and training Underwriters
- Positive, solution-oriented and adaptable attitude
- Self-driven and able to work effectively under pressure
- Analytical and flexible to change
- Strong decision-making skills
- Post-secondary education in Insurance Risk Management or a relatable field
- CIP/FCIP designation, or actively enrolled in courses and working toward the designation

LI-Hybrid

$54,600.00 - $81,800.00

**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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