Underwriter I, Commercial Marine

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Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• 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)

Salary range (but not limited to):

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

Coast Underwriters is looking for an Underwriter I to join our team in Toronto

This full-time permanent role that requires a minimum of two (2) days per week working in the office located at 40 University Ave, Toronto, ON.

What you'll do here:

• Analyze requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes, and recommend solutions

• Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel policies following Coast's underwriting guidelines and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and subject to authority level as specified by underwriting manager

• Support brokers regarding underwriting and rating policies

• Focus on sustainable profitable growth

• Use effective communication and negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company

• Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events

• Respond to broker requests and concerns in a timely manner

• Rate and prepare quotes for new business and renewals

• Handle policy transactions including renewals, endorsements and cancellations

• Support team members within Coast Underwriters Limited as well as other divisions at Intact

• Maintain great relationships with brokers and travel for meetings as required

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 1 year of Commercial Lines underwriting experience.

• Candidates with prior marine insurance industry experience will be prioritized

• Strong customer service and time management skills

• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office products

• Inquisitive, analytical and self-motivated individual with strong critical thinking skills

• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work under pressure and flexibility to change

• Team player possessing outstanding collaboration and communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers

• Ability to make decisions in time sensitive situations, provide recommended course of action and take calculated risks

• Interested in and stay up to date on business trends or other developments impacting our industry

• CIP designation or working towards it

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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We are an equal opportunity employer

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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.

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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.

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Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

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