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About the role
- Join Intact's Corporate Specialty Lines team as an Underwriting Consultant in D&O and Crime insurance. Develop expertise and provide innovative solutions across diverse specialty insurance products while working from any Canadian location.
Responsibilities
- Identify and elevate coverage issues and emerging trends that have an impact on profitability
- Provide research, development and project management support on strategic corporate Specialty Lines projects.
- Provide technical support and guidance to ensure a consistent application of corporate guidelines, quality and timely service, as well as effective control of insurance risks.
- Review, approve, modify or decline referrals that are made on accounts beyond the authorities of our underwriting teams.
- Conduct business and underwriting due diligence including regulatory and compliance research.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on regulatory filings and submissions to Insurance Regulators
- Participate in regulatory and industry meetings.
- Participate in audits of accounts written by Specialty Solutions for quality control purposes.
- Provide recommendations and report on the findings
- Develop, review and update technical policy wording and manuals, as required.
- Establish and maintain productive business relationships with internal departments and external partners.
- Manage day-to-day underwriting activities of strategic partnerships.
- Contribute to the development of new products and corporate guidelines to effectively control insurance risks and positively impact profitability.
- Research, implement and manage technology-based solutions for pricing and underwriting.
- Support growth and profitability analysis.
- Assist with product approval and strategic account review process.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in underwriting of D&O and Crime insurance in Public, Private and Not for Profit entities.
- CIP or FCIP designation, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Can handle multiple, competing priorities and projects.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to lead, initiate, monitor and close projects.
- Can make decisions in time sensitive situations, address complex problems, provide recommended course of action and take calculated risks.
- Highly organized, with the ability to work towards goals while adapting to change in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to persuade as well as challenge others
- Can deal effectively and respectfully with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with national departmental teams
- Effective analytical, negotiating and decision-making skills
- High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
- No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
- For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism (French & English) is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
Benefits
- 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.
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