Job Description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.
About the role
We're looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our growing Technology & Life Sciences team!
This position is open to candidates in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.
What you'll do here:
Manage and develop a profitable book of business, by leveraging business relationships, product knowledge and underwriting acumen. Maintain underwriting quality and book management, which includes: executing underwriting strategy, adhering to underwriting standards and guidelines, self-auditing new and renewal business and documenting approvals of underwriting edits. Ensures compliance with standards and assigned underwriting authorities
Develop and maintain superior working relationships with our broker network to successfully promote achievement of mutual growth and profitability goals, and to supply the appropriate products and services. Identify gaps in coverage and/or services and provide recommendations on those gaps to retain or obtain customers
Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events, travel as necessary and remain highly visible in marketplace
Provide ongoing support in expanding the department, and make recommendations for process improvements
Provide guidance and technical advice to underwriters and underwriting assistants, mentor and coach more junior team members, support team members within Specialty Solutions as well as other divisions at Intact
What you bring to the table:
University degree/College diploma or any combination of equivalent education and experience
Minimum 5 to 7 years of Commercial Underwriting experience with Life Sciences, E&O and/or Cyber Underwriting experience being an asset
Established broker relationships, with an ability to maintain and develop new relationships
Skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders
Detail oriented, analytical, self-motivated and strive to deliver at a high standard
Initiative and ability to work while managing competing priorities
Strong team player, with outstanding collaboration and communication skills
Interested in and stay up to date on business trends or other developments impacting our industry
Flexible to travel
Strong knowledge in Excel is an asset
CIP designation or working towards it
What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
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, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
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.
As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
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.
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.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.