Intact

Specialty Lines Underwriter

Intact

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Montréal • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$74,800 - CA$91,400 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
commercial auto insurancetrucking insurancespecialty lines insuranceunderwriting guidelinesnegotiation skillsanalytical skillsbusiness acumendecision makingproblem solvingbilingual communication
Soft Skills
customer serviceinitiativeadaptabilityrelationship buildingcommunication skillsteam mentoringability to work under pressurecomplex problem solvingcalculated risk takingverbal communication
Certifications
PAA designationDiploma of College Studies (DEC) in Administrative TechniquesDiploma in Insurance and Financial Services