Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Lines - P&C

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Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to):

About the role

We're looking for an Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Lines to join our P&C underwriting team for a 12-month secondment/temporary position! This full-time hybrid position will require you to be in office two (2) days per week and is available at the following offices: Vancouver BC, Victoria BC, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, or Winnipeg MB.

What you'll do here:

• Handle insurance policy endorsements and cancellations

• Answer straightforward inquiries from brokers promptly and courteously

• Assist Underwriters with the administration of complex policies

• Apply underwriting strategies in accordance with company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits

• Support brokers regarding underwriting and rating policies

• Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers and co-workers

• Use the computer system for policy inquiry, electronic filing, underwriting and rating transactions

• Make recommendations to improve the department and increase its efficiency

• Embark on continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your technical skills and contribute to personal and professional growth

What you bring to the table:

• 1 year of underwriting experience required

• Candidates with previous Commercial Lines P&C experience will be prioritized

• Strong typing skills to process daily work

• Highly organized to manage workflow efficiently without continuous supervision

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Initiative and ability to work under pressure

• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and computer tools

• Team player

• A passion for learning and desire to grow within the department

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.