Underwriter II, Commercial Lines

Job description

Being a part of BrokerLink, means you live our values: to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment is present.

We want like-minded individuals who want to provide the highest level of customer service, who carry themselves with utmost professionalism.

We want to invest in you! Your success is our success and our purpose of “we’re here to help people” is what motivates us to keep the amazing talent we attract, for a long time. We want to bring out the best of all our team members! Offering countless opportunities to grow and an environment which values our most important assets, you, our team members. We have over 200 offices across Canada, ask us about our flexible work arrangements!

Pay at BrokerLink is about much more than just salary.

- Flexible work arrangements

- Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, Wellness account and much more

- Share plan & other savings

Salary range (but not limited to): 74,800 - 91,400 Incentive plan Annual bonus: 7.5% target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to 200% (subject to personal and company performance) As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our incentive programs and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with BrokerLink matching a portion of your contributions.

Our Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, location 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.

About the role

We’re looking for an Underwriter II, Specialty Solutions, to join our growing team!

What you’ll do here:

- Analyze requests for quotes, renewals and policy changes, and recommend solutions

- Support brokers regarding underwriting and rating policies

- Use negotiating skills to maintain healthy relationships within and outside the company

- Participate in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events

- Provide ongoing support in expanding the department, and make recommendations for process improvements

- Rate and prepare quotes for new business and renewals

- Handle policy transactions including renewals, endorsements and cancellations.

- As directed, generate letters and memos to brokers from the system.

- Support team members within Specialty Solutions as well as other divisions at Intact

What you bring to the table:

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

- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

- Strong knowledge in Excel is an asset

- Analytical, self-motivated and strive to deliver at a high standard

- Initiative and ability to work under pressure

- Strong team player, with outstanding collaboration and communication skills

- Can develop and maintain excellent relationships with brokers

- 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.

This position will fill an essential role in our team. We are an equal opportunity employer

BrokerLink is committed to providing an accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

BrokerLink is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment which embraces our diversities and sees them as our strength! We want to foster a workplace that makes all our team members and customers feel welcome and appreciated.

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Please note that BrokerLink 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.

At BrokerLink, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that inspires each of us to be the best we can be. Join our team and make a difference!