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society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our
team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community.
Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact,
we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities,
and flexibility. It’s our promise to you.
Who we are
At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in
protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty
insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by
targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about
providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups.
Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in
four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is
for our U.S. team.
The opportunity
We currently have an opportunity for an Underwriting Consultant to join our
Excess & Surplus team based remotely in the United States. The E&S Casualty
Underwriting Consultant will partner with Intact appointed wholesale brokers to
profitably grow a book of new and renewal E&S Casualty Primary & Supported
Excess business. In this role, underwriters will be responsible for
identifying, soliciting, analyzing and selecting high hazard or complex
liability accounts written in the Excess & Surplus market. Underwriters will
also help shape and execute the business strategy for their assigned territory,
driving profitable growth with a focus on small to mid-size accounts across a
broad range of classes. Success in this role is built on developing and
maintaining strong, long-term relationships with wholesale brokers through
responsiveness, technical expertise, and sound underwriting judgment. This is an
opportunity to join a growing E&S Casualty team and make a direct impact on the
strategy, growth, and profitability of the business. Some of the Underwriting
Consultant responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Identify and develop opportunities for profitable new and renewal Primary
Casualty and Supported Excess business within the company's E&S Casualty
appetite by applying sound risk analysis, product knowledge, market awareness
and underwriting judgment.
Manage a portfolio of small to mid-size accounts while executing portfolio
strategies and meeting financial performance objectives relative to written
premium, retention, rate, and profitability.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of exposures and key coverages, as well
jurisdictional and regulatory nuances of the E&S market. Make underwriting
decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within the underwriter’s
authority levels while maintaining well-documented files, and adhering to
underwriting guidelines and assigned authority.
Partner with wholesale brokers to understand their clients' needs and clearly
communicate the company's E&S Casualty appetite, generating quality
submissions aligned with underwriting strategy.
Maintain an active presence with key wholesale broker partners through
regular communication, meetings and market visits.
Stay current on E&S Casualty market conditions, competitor activity, coverage
developments, and regulatory and legal trends.
Help shape underwriting strategy and guidelines while serving as mentor and
coach to less experienced underwriters
Minimum Requirements/Essential Functions
Ability to demonstrate analytical, decision making, problem solving, and
organizational skills.
Clear, professional and effective communication.
Provides timely, responsive service to wholesale brokers, insureds and
internal business partners.
Works effectively independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced,
team-oriented environment and interacts professionally with a diverse group
of individuals.
Takes pride in their work as evidenced by underwriting quality
Maintains a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and follow-through on
commitments.
Travels as needed to meet with wholesale brokers, attend industry events and
support business development.
The expertise you bring
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
7-10 years of progressively more complex, specialty lines underwriting
experience.
Professional insurance designation is preferred (AICPCU, RPLU).
Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role,
experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect
the target base salary for new hires; however, your recruiter will provide more
specific compensation details during the hiring process. The typical base salary
range for this position is: $151,000 – $201,000, based on the factors
aforementioned. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Washington DC; our
Massachusetts based offices and the New York City metro area, the base salary
range is $176,000 - $206,000. In addition to base salary, full time Intact
employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to
include but not limited to:
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
This position will remain posted until a final candidate is selected. Once the
role is filled, this job posting will be removed.
Why choose Intact
We live our Values: We are committed to acting with the highest of ethical
standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven,
excellence and social responsibility.
Our commitment to Diversity: Founded in our values, we see diversity as a
strength and aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves,
grow and succeed. Together, we will stand up for what’s right to build an
inclusive society.
Manage your Time: What you accomplish matters more than hours in the office. We
are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment in which you
perform your best. Our Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options help
foster a healthy work-life balance.
Check out our Glassdoor reviews to see why people love working for Intact!
Our promise to you
Our Values are foundational to our success at Intact. You’ll make a difference
every day when you live our Values, do your best work, are open to change, and
invest in yourself.
In return, we promise you support, opportunities, and performance-led financial
rewards in a flexible work environment where you can:
Shape the future: Help us lead an insurance transformation to better protect
people, businesses and society.
Win as a team: Collaborate with inspiring people to do your best work every
day and together, stand up for what is right.
Grow with us: Refresh and reinvent your skills, learn from our diverse teams,
lift others up, and grow.
About Intact
At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions we are experts at what we do. Our deep
understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our
customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our
employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to
our targeted customer groups. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries
with tailored coverages and services.
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