Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re entering an exciting time here at Intact Public Entities. If you\xe2\x80\x99re ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference, we want to hear from you! Opportunity: Director of Underwriting, Community Services Working with the Vice President, Underwriting, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a large complex specialty portfolio.

• Live our values and display our leadership success factors to drive the success that goes beyond financial outperformance. In turn, driving and fostering a fully engaged team is considered a fundamental pillar to success in the role.
• Oversee and drive profitability and growth of the complex specialty portfolio and contribute to the strategic plan.
• Lead a team of managers and specialists responsible for various lines of business.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback and facilitate continuous development and succession planning.
• Determine team objectives, assign responsibilities, and provide coaching with complex and problem files requiring authorization.
• Determine and establish key measures to monitor productivity and technical quality, identify opportunities for improvement, and enhance essential business processes.
• Continually build relationships with brokers working with the Distribution team,
• Analyzes book trends and manages catastrophe exposure/aggregates. Working with the VP of Distribution analyzes data on competitors\xe2\x80\x99 products, programs, and pricing levels. Implements new pricing levels and product modifications as needed. Maintains a strong professional knowledge of regulatory and legal environments. Communicates and acts on this information effectively.
• Develop and recommend policy direction and underwriting guidelines to drive improved or increased results.
• Directs in the creation of underwriting guidelines, product and coverage forms, or system modifications.
• Where applicable, be accountable for the delivery of key operational initiatives and lead projects, such as technology, corporate liaison, the center of excellence, product development, and operational implementation.
• Act as the team\'s underwriting authority on issues related to risk pricing, selection, and retention governed by the parameters of the corporate underwriting philosophy.
• Determine required staffing numbers and staffing levels based on established regional management and corporate guidelines.
• Provide monthly updates and reports to the Vice President on all operational items.

What you bring to the table:

• University degree or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of Specialty Solutions lines.
• Hybrid working model with our head office in Cambridge.
• Effective communication skills to develop and foster business relationships, both internally and externally.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to focus on attention to detail.
• Leadership ability to influence and motivate people and drive change.
• Proven track record setting clear objectives and monitoring the progress of multiple projects against deadlines.
• Address complex problems and take calculated risks to make decisions in time-sensitive situations.
• Can monitor competitive practices, business trends, and other developments impacting business results and recommend changes in regional practices.
• Proven ability to develop, mentor, and train staff.
• Strong follow-up and execution on work and projects.

Why choose Intact Public Entities:

• A professional and motivating team environment where contributions are valued.
• An entrepreneurial culture that has helped build a company with a strong history and an exciting future.
• We offer great benefits, professional development support, and competitive pay with incentives.
• Other great perks include a recognition program, a fitness rebate, recognition of service milestones, work-life balance, and much more!

About Us We are proud of our past and excited about the future! Intact Public Entities has established itself as a leader in providing specialized insurance programs to municipal, public administration, and community service organizations across Canada. We have proven industry knowledge gained through over nine decades of partnering with insurance companies and independent brokers, giving us the ability to effectively manage the necessary risk and advisory and claims services for both standard and complex issues. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee candidates will be selected strictly based on an individual\'s technical qualifications, knowledge, and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation. Job Type: Full-time Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, ON