Manager, Specialty Lines – Non-Standard Risks
Intact
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Laval • 🇨🇦 Canada
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SeniorLead
About the role
- 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 products and appetite.
- Communicate on a regular basis with key broker contacts on accounts, plans and results.
- Liaise with the Business Development Team to reinforce broker’s portfolio performance and develop new business opportunities.
- Manage employee performance and contribute to the salary review process.
- Hold regular team meetings with staff to communicate corporate and branch issues and to receive employee feedback.
- 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 workflow 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
- Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is an asset
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Commercial/Personal Lines, or Specialty / Non-Standard insurance
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Ability to provide strategic direction, to transmit and share information to different target audiences.
- Ability to execute short- and long-term strategic priorities
- Build relationships based on trust and collaboration with different groups and to influence business priorities.
- Bilingualism (French and English). Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.
- Strong set of soft skills including interpersonal, organizational and time management skills, communication and skills
- Able to navigate changes internally and in the market.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Commercial Lines insurancePersonal Lines insuranceSpecialty insuranceNon-Standard insuranceauditing policiesnegotiationperformance managementworkflow organizationstrategic directionbusiness development
Soft skills
coachingcommunicationrelationship buildingcollaborationinfluencingorganizational skillstime managementinterpersonal skillsfeedback receptionadaptability
Certifications
Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)University DegreeCollege Degree