Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and
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 Specialist to join our
Striior team based remotely nationwide. The Underwriting Specialist 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. Some of the Underwriting Specialist duties include
but are not limited to:
Maximizes opportunities for underwriting profitable new and renewal business,
as appropriate based on market conditions, by leveraging business
relationships, product knowledge and underwriting acumen. 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 (new
business, retention, and rate/exposure increases), and commission targets.
Underwrites a book of business and manages underwriting quality and book
management. Executes underwriting strategy as determined by management,
including portfolio management, self-audits of new and renewal business and
well documented approvals of underwriting edits. Ensures compliance with
standards and assigned underwriting authorities.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of exposures and key coverage issues.
Makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within broad
underwriting authority. Implements underwriting decisions in compliance
with state laws.
Develops superior working relationships with producers to successfully
promote achievement of mutual growth and profitability goals and to supply
the appropriate products and services. From a sales perspective, has the
ability to identify gaps in coverage and/or services, understands where the
company can make a difference based on those gaps and uses that information
to help retain or obtain a customer. Works closely with and establishes
strong business partnerships with other departments, including claims,
actuary and risk control staff in an effort to better service producers and
accounts.
Regularly travels to key producers/accounts and remains highly visible in the
marketplace. Anticipates the needs of the agency plant, analyzes trends, and
implements proactive strategies that best position the business. Understands
and communicates the company’s underwriting appetite. Monitors agency action
plans and participates in account management, agency planning and marketing
meetings to best position the business for the future. Participates in
industry events and/or committees.
Gathers and analyzes competitor information and producer specific reports on
assigned producers’ new business flow, retention, profitability and
potential, to support territorial rate reviews. Works with other underwriting
staff to determine and make recommendations for marketing, pricing, products
and systems.
Provides training and mentoring to less experienced underwriters.
Maintains a strong professional knowledge of competitive, regulatory and
legal environments and applies this information effectively.
The expertise you bring
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).
Wood frame Builders Risk expertise is preferred.
Hold a Property & Casualty (P&C) License or be willing to secure one
following onboarding.
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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