Corporate Specialist, Specialty Lines

About the role

We’re looking for a Corporate Specialist to join our growing Specialty Lines team!

As a Property & Casualty Specialist in the National Corporate P&C team, you will be responsible for supporting Specialty and Commercial Lines with a focus in the Specialty Equipment Breakdown line of business.

What you’ll do here:

• Support the strategic product development plan to achieve growth targets

• Develop guidelines, authority statements and manage the referral process to support performance and underwriting

  
  

• Gather market intelligence by working directly with distribution, brokers and customers and compare Intact’s product offering to the competition

• Research technology-based solutions for pricing, underwriting, risk assessment and loss mitigation opportunities

• Collaborate with internal teams to explore new growth and profitability opportunities through technical research and relationship building

  
  

• Assist in portfolio management through governance best practices, profitability and growth analysis

• Perform technical underwriting audits

• Communicate changes related to underwriting guidelines and new products

  
  

• Provide underwriting training, lending expertise to colleagues and distribution underwriters

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 3 to 10 years of relevant Commercial/Specialty Lines Equipment Breakdown underwriting experience

  
  

• Good working knowledge of P&C wordings, products, appetite and philosophies, along with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures

• Experience with large/complex placements is an asset

• Highly organized, with the ability to work towards goals while adapting to change in a fast-paced environment

  
  

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to persuade as well as challenge others

• Can deal effectively and respectfully with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with national departmental teams

  
  

• Effective analytical, negotiating and decision-making skills

• Can work well under tight deadlines, including organizational and time management skills

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability

  
  

• Digital and Data Acumen, understanding how these two items can support and facilitate the customer and Underwriters experience

• University degree/College diploma or any combination of equivalent education and experience

• A completed CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) designation or commitment to eventually attain this designation is an asset

  
  

• FCIP and/or CRM designation is an asset

• Bilingual in French and English is an asset

• Willing to travel on occasion

  
  

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• 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. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

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