Senior Specialist, Specialty Line

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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

Join a high-performing Management Liability and Crime team where your advanced technical expertise and thought leadership can drive real impact.

As Senior Specialist within Intact Specialty Solutions, you will offer expert guidance on complex risks, portfolio strategy, and product development, primarily in Central and Atlantic region. You will play a key role in advancing our national underwriting strategy, supporting teams across the country, and helping drive innovation and excellence in our offerings to the market.

What you’ll do here:

• As a national subject matter expert for Management Liability and Crime, collaborate with underwriting teams and senior leadership, finding creative ways to help us achieve our strategic goals

• Lead and contribute to national strategic projects that shape the future of our offerings and solidify our position us as a market leader in Financial Lines

• Leverage your market insight and strong relationships to proactively identify and capitalize on new growth and profitability opportunities

• Be present in the market, participating in broker visits, industry functions and marketing events

• Help drive performance by championing best practices and contributing to a culture of operational excellence

• Inspire innovation by bringing critical thinking and creative problem solving to help our team thrive in a dynamic and competitive environment

• Develop and deliver training for the underwriters and brokers and lead information sessions on new developments in products, guidelines and processes. 

• Perform technical underwriting audits

What you bring to the table:

• University degree or College diploma, or any combination of equivalent education and experience

• Minimum 10 years of underwriting experience in Management Liability and Commercial Crime

• Advanced technical knowledge within commercial crime and D&O for publicly traded and dual-listed companies is an asset

• A natural leader and collaborator with the ability to work independently while supporting diverse national teams

• Exceptional strategic thinking and market insight that help shape underwriting direction and product evolution

• Excellent analytical, negotiating, and decision-making skills

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and challenge the status quo constructively

• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership

• Comfortable engaging across all levels of the organization, from front-line underwriters to senior leadership

• Proven ability to manage shifting priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• CIP, FCIP and/or CRM designation is an asset

• No Canadian work experience required; however, candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

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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.