Careers
We're entering into an exciting time here at Intact Public Entities. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
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We are proud of our past, and excited about the future!
Since the opening of our doors in 1927, Intact Public Entities has established itself as a leader in providing specialized insurance programs including risk management and claims services across Canada. We have proven industry knowledge gained through over nine decades of partnering with insurance companies and independent brokers, giving us the ability to effectively manage the necessary risk and advisory and claims services for both standard and complex issues.
Our Purpose, Our Promise
Our people are our biggest strength. They are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, communities and society prosper in good times, and be resilient in bad times.
Inspiring Teams
Our team members help bring our purpose to life by living our values, doing their best work, being open to change and investing in themselves.
Financial Rewards
Here, it’s people who make the difference. And one of those people could be you. In return, we’ll offer you support, opportunities, performance-led financial rewards and a flexible workplace where you can: shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.
What we offer
At Intact Public Entities, we believe our employees make the difference. That's why we provide a professional, motivating, team environment where contributions are valued. This belief, supported by an entrepreneurial culture, has helped build a company with a strong history and an exciting future.
- A professional and motivating team environment where contributions are valued.
- An entrepreneurial culture that has helped build a company with a strong history and exciting future.
- We offer great benefits, professional development support and competitive pay with incentives.
- Other great perks including, a recognition program, recognition of service milestones, work-life balance and much more!
Why choose Intact Public Entities
Our strength comes from our team. People dedicated to building relationships that last. If you’re energetic, client focused, and looking to bring your skills to one of the most trusted names in the Canadian insurance industry, we’d like to hear from you.
Our value of Respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength, being inclusive and fostering collaboration. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected and heard.
Join Intact Public Entities
We're adapting in response to COVID-19 and will follow a virtual recruitment approach. All interactions will be via email, phone or video to ensure the safety of our employees and candidates. We want to make sure that we continue to offer a great candidate experience virtually.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individual's technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation, handicaps (physical or mental), age, marital status, family status, or the receipt of public assistance or record of offences.
If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
Opportunity
- Join our Community Services Underwriting Team in the pursuit of growth, operational excellence, and superior technical underwriting by establishing a culture of consistent training and development.
- Operate as a Specialist in the execution of training needs, large and complex insurance underwriting, guideline improvement, and auditing in an efficient and effective manner
- Includes engaging, coaching, and mentoring the team, participating in projects and special initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive working relationship with colleagues and a keen desire to deliver exceptional underwriting expertise as an expert
- Act as a technical line resource to the underwriting teams, marketing, and clients when required.
- Conducting research on various topics relating to property and casualty insurance.
- Reviewing and approving underwriting referrals. Communicating with Partner Insurers as required.
- When required, assist on underwriting reviews by auditing files and providing effective feedback.
- Contribute to the development of training material and conduct seminars with the training consultants.
- Assist with the evaluation of new and emerging product opportunities.
- Keep up to date on industry news and the provincial insurance acts.
- Provide underwriting reports to management and partners as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you bring to the table
- Minimum 10 years of senior commercial underwriting experience, including a strong background with large specialty insurance.
- (F)CIP designation an asset and preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite of products, with an emphasis on Excel.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong analytical and judgment skills required.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Problem-solving expertise.
Opportunity
- Researching and analyzing emerging risk issues that could affect our client base and bringing these issues to the attention of both senior management and our clients.
- Reviewing our clients’ policies and procedures and providing feedback; discussing day to day risk issues with our clients and brokers.
- Reviewing AMO and other association newsletters and websites to monitor emerging issues.
- Preparing articles and reports on emerging risk issues.
- Preparing risk management RFP responses.
- Managing risk management webinars and schedule.
What you bring to the table
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in insurance or Risk Management in positions that have required direct client contact.
- Completion or working towards CIP or CRM.
- RIBO licensed.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as strong public speaking skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Opportunity
- Responsible for working on renewals (programs), new business, prioritizing, analyzing, and underwriting more complex endorsement activity in accordance with their authority levels.
- Responsible for the processing and decision-making of endorsements, reviewing inspections, and mentoring junior staff where applicable.
- Act as a resource, providing feedback and recommendations to improve processes and results.
- Opportunity to build relationships with our broker partners and act as an advocate for Intact Public Entities within the insurance market.
What you bring to the table
- Minimum 2-3 years of related experience preferred.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
- CIP or working towards would be an asset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Analytical and judgment skills are required.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
- Highly organized to manage workflow efficiently.
Opportunity
- Responsible for working on renewals (programs), new business, prioritizing, analyzing, and underwriting more complex endorsement activity in accordance with their authority levels.
- Responsible for the processing and decision-making on endorsements, reviewing inspections, and mentoring junior staff where applicable.
- Act as a resource, providing feedback and recommendations to improve processes and results.
- Opportunity to build relationships with our broker partners and act as an advocate for Intact Public Entities within the insurance market.
What you bring to the table
- Minimum 2-3 years related experience preferred.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
- CIP or working towards would be an asset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Analytical and judgment skills required.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
- Highly organized to manage workflow efficiently.
Opportunity
- Responsible for working on renewals (programs), new business, prioritizing, analyzing, and underwriting more complex endorsement activity in accordance with their authority levels.
- Responsible for the processing and decision-making on endorsements, reviewing inspections, and mentoring junior staff where applicable.
- Act as a resource, providing feedback and recommendations to improve processes and results.
- Opportunity to build relationships with our broker partners and act as an advocate for Intact Public Entities within the insurance market.
What you bring to the table
- Minimum 2-3 years related experience preferred.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
- CIP or working towards would be an asset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Analytical and judgment skills required.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
- Highly organized to manage workflow efficiently.
Opportunity
- Responsible for working on renewals (programs), new business, prioritizing, analyzing, and underwriting more complex endorsement activity in accordance with their authority levels.
- Responsible for the processing and decision-making on endorsements, reviewing inspections, and mentoring junior staff where applicable.
- Act as a resource, providing feedback and recommendations to improve processes and results.
- Opportunity to build relationships with our broker partners and act as an advocate for Intact Public Entities within the insurance market.
What you bring to the table
- Minimum 4-6 years related experience preferred.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
- (F)CIP or working towards would be an asset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Analytical and judgment skills required.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Experience with Commercial or Specialty Insurance preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
- Highly organized to manage workflow efficiently.
Opportunity
- Responsible for working on renewals (programs), new business, prioritizing, analyzing, and underwriting more complex endorsement activity in accordance with their authority levels.
- Responsible for the processing and decision-making on endorsements, reviewing inspections, and mentoring junior staff where applicable.
- Act as a resource, providing feedback and recommendations to improve processes and results.
- Opportunity to build relationships with our broker partners and act as an advocate for Intact Public Entities within the insurance market.
What you bring to the table
- Minimum 4-6 years related experience preferred.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
- (F)CIP or working towards would be an asset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Analytical and judgment skills required.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Experience with Commercial or Specialty Insurance preferred.
- Ability to work in a mostly virtual work environment with primary team members in Ontario.
- Shared office space available in Calgary, Alberta.
- Broker Visits and travel (5%).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
- Highly organized to manage workflow efficiently.
Opportunity
- Responsible for assisting Underwriters in rating, issuing, and determining terms and conditions of coverage.
- Provide assistance in preparing certificates of insurance, entry of policy renewals, endorsements, cancellations.
- Submit information into underwriting systems.
- Deal with the daily mail, faxes, and email requests from brokers.
What you bring to the table
- Minimum 1-2 years Commercial Auto insurance-related experience preferred (IRCA beneficial).
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
- CIP or working towards would be an asset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Analytical and judgment skills required.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
- Highly organized to manage workflow efficiently.
Opportunity
- Responsible for assisting Underwriters in rating, issuing, and determining terms and conditions of coverage.
- Provide assistance in preparing certificates of insurance, entry of policy renewals, endorsements, cancellations.
- Submit information into underwriting systems.
- Deal with the daily mail, faxes, and email requests from brokers.
What you bring to the table
- Minimum 1-2 years related experience preferred.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
- CIP or working towards would be an asset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Analytical and judgment skills required.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
- Highly organized to manage workflow efficiently.
Opportunity
- Responsible for processing and mailing documents including new business, renewals, and requests for proposals, quote proposals, reports, endorsements, and premium breakdowns.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy within department service standards.
- Other tasks include backup reception, mailroom support, and administrative duties that support team workflow.
What you bring to the table
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
- Minimum 2 years’ working experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills, including time management and the ability to manage workflow efficiently.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products.
Opportunity
The Underwriting Trainee Program is a twenty-four month accelerated learning experience designed to give you unparalleled expertise and grow your career in an exciting industry. In this rotational program, mentors, managers, and underwriting coaches will teach you the ins and outs of our specialty insurance business through a variety of learning styles.
What exactly is Intact Public Entities? And what does an underwriter do?
IPE is a distribution channel within the Speciality Solutions division of Intact. We are a wholly owned Managing General Agent who specializes in Municipal, Public Administration and Community Services business. Our book contains complex and large property to high abuse exposures and challenging liability spanning many different coverage offerings.
Our Underwriters understand our products inside and out. As a member of the team, you’d become a champion of risk assessment and work directly with IPE’s network of Brokers – the people who sell our products to businesses or municipalities– to make sure they understand the products, know how to market them, and help them to evaluate the potential risks of taking on certain portfolios.
Through this program, you will:
- Learn the technical aspects of insurance: assessing and evaluating risk to make empowered decisions; and how to quote, negotiate and authorize new business.
- Learn in inspiring ways - classroom, on-the-job and self-study – in a collaborative work environment.
- Build relationships with our Broker partners – the core of our business – and learn the value of living our values every day.
- Be involved in stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and expertise.
- Build your professional networks – both at Intact and industry events.
- Earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package from day one.
- Learn the technical aspects of insurance: assessing and evaluating risk to make empowered decisions; and how to quote, negotiate and authorize new business.
- Learn in inspiring ways - classroom, on-the-job and self-study – in a collaborative work environment.
- Build relationships with our Broker partners – the core of our business – and learn the value of living our values every day.
- Be involved in stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and expertise.
- Build your professional networks – both at Intact and industry events.
- Earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package from day one.
What you bring to the table
- Have recently graduated from post-secondary within the last 5 years.
- Have less than 3 years of experience in the insurance industry (asset, but not required).
- Available to join our Development program full-time in Spring 2023.
- You care about people and are a natural at building and nurturing relationships (a key part of this role!).
- You have a creative approach to problem-solving and are a natural at taking calculated risks.
- You have exemplary analytical skills and can make informed decisions.
- You are a skilled communicator who can adapt your approach to your audience.
- You can influence decisions and negotiate strategically.
- You are an enthusiastic learner who thrives within a team or independently.