Hybrid Equipment Breakdown Manager, Specialty Lines

at Intact

• Job title: Equipment Breakdown Manager, Specialty Lines
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: CA$138,500 - CA$169,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Equipment Breakdown Manager for Intact Specialty Solutions focusing on profitable underwriting and coaching staff. Building relationships with brokers and managing business growth in the specialty insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong book of profitable business while also auditing policies to ensure adherence to company standards
• Coach underwriters and assist in negotiating with brokers on larger opportunities
• Train brokers and underwriting staff on underwriting matters
• Communicate on a regular basis with key broker contacts on accounts, plans and results
• Liaison with the Business Development Team to reinforce and facilitate desired effects to the broker’s portfolio performance
• Manage employee performance and contribute to the salary review process
• Hold regular team meetings with staff to communicate corporate and branch issues and to respond to employee issues
• Participate in the establishment of premium and loss ratio targets
• Authorize the acceptance of new business, renewals and endorsements
• Promote the company’s products through information sessions with brokers
• Develop and manage effective working relationships with brokers, staff, and other departments
• Establish and maintain service levels by organizing and monitoring work flow and setting priorities to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity
• Establish goals and monitor the development of underwriting staff to ensure achievement of department Business Plan

Requirements

• University and/or College Degree or any combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of underwriting experience in Commercial or Specialty Lines with focus on marketing/business growth, including minimum 3 years in people management
• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Can work in a constantly changing environment
• Strong customer service orientation
• Open to travel within Canada

Benefits

• 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
• Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security beyond careers