Manager Underwriting, Prestige

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Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a Manager Underwriting, Prestige, to join the team in our downtown Toronto office.
 

Join Our Dynamic and Innovative Team!

At Intact, we’re not just about insurance – we’re about people, passion, and performance. We are on the lookout for a dedicated and visionary Manager Underwriting, Prestige, to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative group that specializes in catering to the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth clientele.

About the Role: As a Manager Underwriting, Prestige, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our underwriting team. You will lead by example, inspiring and building a highly effective and engaged team capable of meeting both current and future needs. Your expertise will help us refine our leadership strategies, optimize our organizational structure, and implement cutting-edge process and technology improvements.

What You'll Do:

• Leadership: Inspire and develop a talented team, ensuring they are fully engaged and capable of achieving our business goals.

• Strategic Development: Recommend and implement innovative leadership strategies and process improvements.

• Communication: Keep your team informed on initiatives and results, sharing responsibility for overall team performance and engagement.

• Accountability: Focus on what truly matters to achieve our business objectives, seeking solutions and driving results.

• Change Management: Challenge the status quo with a positive attitude, energizing your team to embrace change.

• Relationship Building: Develop strong, respectful relationships with our Brokers through clear communication and active participation in achieving results.

• Vision: Contribute to the strategic vision of the corporate underwriting team for the successful implementation of Prestige product initiatives nationwide.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments including Corporate PL, Corporate CL, Sales and Business Development, and Marketing to ensure alignment of Prestige products and communications.

• Underwriting Excellence: Develop, maintain, and monitor underwriting rules and practices specific to Prestige, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.

• Performance Monitoring: Oversee underwriting activities, conduct audits, make recommendations, and ensure the implementation of best practices.

• Employee Development: Support your team’s growth, ensuring adequate succession planning and promoting knowledge transfer among underwriters.

• Best Practices: Initiate and uphold best practices to achieve and maintain outstanding results.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education: University degree preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Experience: A minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant experience (we are open to considering slightly less experience for the right candidate).

• Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of personal lines products and systems; knowledge of the High-Net-Worth segment is a plus.

• Professional Designation: Chartered Insurance Professional designation is an asset.

• Leadership Skills: Ability to influence, motivate, and drive change within your team. Set clear objectives and manage multiple initiatives and deadlines.

• Industry Insight: Monitor competitive practices and industry trends, making strategic recommendations.

• Communication: Exceptional communication skills to foster relationships at all organizational levels.

• Adaptability: Comfortable expressing your opinion and adapting to changes in direction.

• Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Relationship Management: Maintain professional and effective business and personal relationships by promoting mutual understanding and trust.

• Travel: Possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record (regular travel involved for broker visits).

• Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in Canada; no prior Canadian work experience required.

Why Join Us? At Intact, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. Together, we’ll shape the future of underwriting and deliver unparalleled service to our high-net-worth clientele.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become a part of our exceptional team!

This job posting will close on Tuesday February 11th, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. 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.

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.

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