Intermediate or Senior Underwriter, Financial Institutions

1 month ago


Vancouver, Canada Intact Financial Corporation Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

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 are looking for an Intermediate or Senior Underwriter to support our growing Financial Institutions team within Specialty Lines

The incumbent acts as Financial Institutions’ underwriter with production responsibilities, handling and consulting on Financial Institutions risks involving Specialty Solutions lines of business including Directors and Officers Liability (D&O), Professional Liability, Financial Institution Bonds (FIBs) and ancillary lines renewals and new business. There will be opportunities for the role and responsibilities to expand with the growth of the business.

What you’ll do here:

Has underwriting responsibility for a book of new and renewal business. Analyze requests for quotes. Executes underwriting strategy as determined by management including decisions to accept, decline or modify risks.

Develops superior relationships with producers to successfully promote achievement of mutual operating goals and supply appropriate products and services.

Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development.

Participates in account management, planning and marketing meetings to best position the business for the future.

Collaborates with team members to manage work inventories and all production activities to provide accurate and timely service in accordance with business unit standards. Processes underwriting decisions. Documents files and reports via automated desktop systems and tools. 

Collaborate on growth initiatives and relations with the brokerage network.

Participate and collaborate in the development of new products or improvement of existing products and forms that support the objectives of growth and profitability of the company.

Provide creative solutions on how to improve the department and increase efficiencies.

What you bring to the table:

2+ years in D&O, Professional Liability, and/or Financial Institution Bonds and ancillary lines underwriting experience preferred, with familiarity with underwriting Financial Institutions preferable.

Certified Insurance Professional (CIP) Designation (or in the process of completing Designation) preferred.

Excellent organizational skills, ability to work towards achieving company goals and adapt to changes and a fast pace of work – including learning new products and forms.

Have initiative and autonomy while integrating into teamwork.

Good work ethic, ability to think proactively.

Relationship builder understanding the importance of cultivating trusting relationships.

Team builder understanding the importance of being engaged and committed to the success of the Financial Institutions Team at Intact.

Knowing how to get out of habitual thought patterns and take responsibility.

Be ready to collaborate with teams across Canada and the United States.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Undergraduate university degree or any relevant equivalent experience.

Bilingual (French and English), spoken and written is an asset. Need to interact on a regular basis with English speaking clientele and colleagues across the country.

Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Occasional trips within Canada and to the United States.

#LI-Hybrid

Salary of the successful candidate will typically be positioned between the following range, taking into consideration a number of factors including prior experience, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, location and internal equity:

$81,.00 - $,.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.



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