Hybrid Specialty Lines Underwriter

at Intact

• Job title: Specialty Lines Underwriter
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: CA$74,800 - CA$91,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• Souscripteur specializing in transport and auto insurance for Intact. Engaging in long-term relationships with brokers and service fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Accept, decline, approve, renew or cancel policies in accordance with Intact's underwriting guidelines and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and subject to the level of authority specified by the underwriting manager.
• Develop business opportunities and build meaningful long-term relationships with our broker partners by delivering legendary service.
• Use negotiation skills to maintain healthy relationships both within and outside the company.
• Respond to inquiries and provide recommendations to brokers and insurers verbally and in writing.
• Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events to support broker relationship development.
• Review underwriting reports and make recommendations as needed.
• Communicate changes related to product pricing, underwriting guidelines and new products.
• Support and mentor team members within Specialized Solutions as well as other Intact divisions.

Requirements

• Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Administrative Techniques (insurance option) or in Insurance and Financial Services, or other relevant training.
• Holding the PAA designation or being close to obtaining it is an asset.
• Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience (commercial auto insurance, trucking, specialty lines).
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, ability to work under pressure and adaptability to change.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills and business acumen.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent broker relationships.
• Ability to make decisions in urgent situations, solve complex problems, recommend actions and take calculated risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products with intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Frequent travel required to visit brokers.
• Bilingual (French and English) — regular interaction with colleagues across the country is required.

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