[Hiring] Underwriting Consultant @Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions

Role Description

We currently have an opportunity for an Underwriting Consultant to join our Excess & Surplus team based remotely in the United States. The E&S Casualty Underwriting Consultant will partner with Intact appointed wholesale brokers to profitably grow a book of new and renewal E&S Casualty Primary & Supported Excess business. In this role, underwriters will be responsible for:

• Identifying, soliciting, analyzing and selecting high hazard or complex liability accounts written in the Excess & Surplus market.
• Helping shape and execute the business strategy for their assigned territory, driving profitable growth with a focus on small to mid-size accounts across a broad range of classes.
• Developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with wholesale brokers through responsiveness, technical expertise, and sound underwriting judgment.

Some of the Underwriting Consultant responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identifying and developing opportunities for profitable new and renewal Primary Casualty and Supported Excess business within the company's E&S Casualty appetite by applying sound risk analysis, product knowledge, market awareness and underwriting judgment.
• Managing a portfolio of small to mid-size accounts while executing portfolio strategies and meeting financial performance objectives relative to written premium, retention, rate, and profitability.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of exposures and key coverages, as well as jurisdictional and regulatory nuances of the E&S market.
• Making underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within the underwriter’s authority levels while maintaining well-documented files, and adhering to underwriting guidelines and assigned authority.
• Partnering with wholesale brokers to understand their clients' needs and clearly communicate the company's E&S Casualty appetite, generating quality submissions aligned with underwriting strategy.
• Maintaining an active presence with key wholesale broker partners through regular communication, meetings and market visits.
• Staying current on E&S Casualty market conditions, competitor activity, coverage developments, and regulatory and legal trends.
• Helping shape underwriting strategy and guidelines while serving as mentor and coach to less experienced underwriters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of progressively more complex, specialty lines underwriting experience.
• Professional insurance designation is preferred (AICPCU, RPLU).

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate analytical, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Clear, professional and effective communication.
• Provides timely, responsive service to wholesale brokers, insureds and internal business partners.
• Works effectively independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and interacts professionally with a diverse group of individuals.
• Takes pride in their work as evidenced by underwriting quality.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and follow-through on commitments.
• Travels as needed to meet with wholesale brokers, attend industry events and support business development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period.
• Competitive paid time off programs.
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary.
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits.