Underwriting Specialist – Specialty Property

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions

. Underwrites and manages a book of business of highly complex, specialty accounts within broad authority levels .

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $151,000 - $201,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwrites and manages a book of business of highly complex, specialty accounts within broad authority levels
Assists with the development and execution of strategic initiatives that contribute to the growth and profitability for that book of business in assigned territory
Focus is typically on new business production and large account management
Maximizes opportunities for underwriting profitable new and renewal business
Develops and maintains an active target account list tracking prospects and account rounding and/or missed opportunities
Manages financial performance of assigned territory including: accident year loss ratio, premium plans, and commission targets
Executes underwriting strategy as determined by management
Ensures compliance with standards and assigned underwriting authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively more complex, specialty lines underwriting experience
Professional insurance designation is preferred (AICPCU, RPLU)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
Competitive paid time off programs
401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingaccount managementfinancial performance managementloss ratio analysispremium planningcommission target managementstrategic initiative developmentnew business productionrenewal business managementaccount tracking

Soft Skills

strategic thinkinganalytical skillscommunicationrelationship managementproblem-solvingdecision-makingorganizational skillsattention to detailnegotiationleadership

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