From coast-to-coast, our inspiring colleagues are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. With our team, you’ll bring this purpose to life every day by living our Values, being open to change, and pursuing your goals.

In return, we’ll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts – the best the industry has to offer. You’ll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can help shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for an Underwriting Assistant to join our growing Personal Lines Team!

Work Location: Any of our offices in GTA, London, Ottawa, Edmonton, Dartmouth, Halifax, St. John’s, and New Brunswick offices.

You will be assigned to work in the Personal Lines Department and exploring the exciting underwriting world of the Property and Casualty insurance industry.

In this 6-month opportunity as an Underwriting Assistant, you will have an impact in our Personal Lines Department. People will count on you to deliver Intact’s legendary service by analyzing, selecting and processing requests from customers and brokers to contribute to a profitable portfolio of business.

What you'll do here:

• Prepare existing and new business files and input into our systems
• Handle less complex insurance policy renewals, endorsements and cancellations
• Apply Intact's standard terms and pricing on less complex Personal Lines business
• Review all Personal Lines underwriting requests and establish required action based on authority level
• Maintain consistent high-quality service by supporting the team’s Service Level Agreements
• Identify and assign incoming inquiries to appropriate individuals
• Assist Underwriters with processing for large complex policies

What you bring to the table:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma, or a combination of education and relevant work experience
• Insurance experience is an asset
• Computer proficient with the ability to navigate through multiple systems
• Masterful data entry skills and high attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to prioritize work and thrive in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Highly organized to manage workflow efficiently without continuous supervision
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude

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What we offer

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 temporary member of our team:

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• 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.

• 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, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

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.

Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.

If you are an employee of Intact, belairdirect, or Johnson Insurance, please apply for this role on Contact People.