Intact · 1 month ago
Underwriter I, Personal Lines
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $67K/yrIntact is a company committed to supporting its employees and helping them grow in their careers. They are seeking an Underwriter I for Personal Lines who will assess and evaluate insurance policy risks, underwrite new business, and build relationships with brokers to promote profitable growth.
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Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate Personal Lines insurance policy risks
Underwrite with transparency, and authorize the acceptance of new business, renewals, cancellations and endorsements to develop and retain profitable business
Work within your authority, company guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, while applying rates and premiums on policies
Review Underwriting reports such as claims, driver records and questionnaires to assess risk
Be inquisitive and have a growth & solution mindset when communicating and helping brokers
May provide technical advice, recommendations, and mentoring to your peers and brokers
Deliver training by presenting to your peers and brokers
Answering inquiries and making recommendations to brokers through verbal and written correspondence
Develop and manage relationships with internal/external business partners: participate in courtesy visits, insurance industry and marketing events, promote products and services, solicit new business and identify opportunities for profitable growth
Write summaries regarding overall results
Qualification
Required
Completed undergraduate degree, diploma, or equivalent work experience in business, finance, administration, or a related field required
Underwriting experience is an asset and these candidates will be prioritized
Insurance Professional (CIP) designation complete, in progress or willing to complete within 3 years
Must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking
Must be able to interpret policy wording and legal documents
Excellent sales and customer retention skills
Proficient computer and keyboarding skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship building abilities
Willing to travel to broker's offices as required, in possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record
Demonstrated efficiency and strong time-management skills to meet competing priorities
No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada
Benefits
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)
Annual bonus plan
Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares
Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers
Opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan
Company
Intact
We created a purpose-driven company based on Values and a belief that insurance is about people, not things.
Founded in 1809
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.33B2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $106.29M
2024-05-09Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2023-09-14Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Charles Brindamour
Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Francois Lessard
Group Head of Underwriting Performance and Fundamentals
Recent News
2025-11-05
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