City : Ottawa, Ontario

Category : Underwriting

Industry : Insurance

Employer : Intact Financial Corporation

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 a Specialist (P&C) - Corporate Commercial Lines to join our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Through effective use of critical thinking skills, generate and present new ideas and solutions to challenges.

• Contribute to the development of strategies and corporate guidelines to effectively control insurance risks and to positively impact profitability.

• Provide technical guidance and coaching to underwriters using a solutions based approach to ensure a consistent application of corporate guidelines while building and maintaining productive relationships.

• Collaborate with Underwriters seeking corporate consultation on files that may be large or complex, contain new or unusual exposures, or require a creative solution.

• Collaborate with other departments of the organization to support underwriting decisions. 

• Facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge, development of critical thinking skills and guidance towards a solution oriented underwriting approach.

• Participate in the development and delivery of underwriting training programs to regional staff and to brokers.

• Contribute to the overall planning, design and delivery of current and new products.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum of 5+ years Intermediate/Senior Commercial P&C Underwriting experience

• Strong knowledge of commercial P&C insurance wording, products, appetite and philosophies, along with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to consider different perspectives and approaches.

• Ability to identify and recommend learning and training opportunities and propose solutions and action plans.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong ability to collaborate, promote partnerships and build effective work relationships.

• Self-driven and able to work effectively under pressure.

• Can adapt to changes in the workplace positively.

• Good understanding of Intact underwriting systems and office software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Working towards Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) courses is an asset.

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

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.

Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.

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