Underwriter , Commercial Marine - Coast Underwriters Limited

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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.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

59,300 – 72,500

target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 7.5%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long‑term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

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 above 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.

Coast Underwriters is looking for an Underwriter I to join our team in Toronto!

This full‑time permanent role requires a minimum of two (2) days per week working in the office located at 40 University Ave, Toronto, ON.

• Analyze requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes, and recommend solutions
• Accept, reject, endorse, renew or cancel policies following Coast's underwriting guidelines and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and subject to authority level as specified by underwriting manager
• Support brokers regarding underwriting and rating policies
• Focus on sustainable profitable growth
• Use effective communication and negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company
• Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events
• Respond to broker requests and concerns in a timely manner
• Rate and prepare quotes for new business and renewals
• Handle policy transactions including renewals, endorsements and cancellations
• Support team members within Coast Underwriters Limited as well as other divisions at Intact
• Maintain great relationships with brokers and travel for meetings as required

• Minimum 1 year of Commercial Lines underwriting experience.
• Candidates with prior marine insurance industry experience will be prioritized
• Strong customer service and management skills
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office products
• Inquisitive, analytical and self‑motivated individual with strong critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work under pressure and flexibility to change
• Team player possessing outstanding collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers
• Ability to make decisions in time‑sensitive situations, provide recommended course of action and take calculated risks
• Interested in and stay up to date on business trends or other developments impacting our industry
• CIP designation or working towards it
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. This position will fill an essential role in our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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