Underwriting Assistant, Surety

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. 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. Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
Salary Range (but Not Limited To) 50,900 - 62,200 Annual Bonus Target, Based On The Base Salary, With a Potential Payout Of Up To Double The Target (subject To Personal And Company Performance)

5%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team , we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above 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 Underwriting Assistant, Surety, to join our growing team!

What You’ll Do Here

  • Distribute department correspondence.
  • Order reports and references as directed by the underwriters.
  • Data entry into underwriting and billing systems.
  • Responsible for all word processing functions associated with contract bonds including preparing bonds, renewals, riders, legal documents and correspondence.
  • Build and maintain good relationships with insurance brokers.
  • Communicate with end users of surety bonds regarding the status of contracts and projects.
  • Review incoming bonds issued by brokers for compliance, accuracy and completeness.
  • Review and respond to surety clerical audits as required and make necessary corrections or recommendations.
  • Calculate premiums on new additional premiums, return premiums and new business.
What You Bring To The Table
  • High School Diploma, or higher, with up to two (2) years of experience
  • Quick and accurate data entry skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills and team spirit
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Can make decisions and work independently
  • Strong organizational skills to manage workflow efficiently without continuous supervision
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft software knowledge
  • Can multitask and meet tight deadlines
  • [Bilingual (French and English)] Need to interact on a regular basis with an English/French-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country.
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team. 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 applicab

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