Overview
Job title: Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Lines
Company: Intact Financial
Job description: Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.
Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.
About the role
As an Underwriting Assistant within our Commercial Lines insurance department, your work will have a big impact on organizing and administrating our underwriting policies and procedures. People will count on you to ensure proper policy information is kept in the system and able to be utilized by the underwriting team at any given time. This is a permanent hybrid position requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week and is located in Dartmouth, NS
What you’ll do here:
Handle less complex insurance policy renewals, endorsements and cancellations
Prepare new business for input into our systems
Apply Intact’s standard terms and pricing on less complex commercial lines business
Review all CL underwriting mail and establish required action based on authority level
Answer straightforward inquiries from brokers promptly and courteously
Assists Underwriters with processing for large complex policies
Qualifications
What you bring to the table:
One (1) year work experience in insurance
Bilingualism written and spoken, in French and English, preferred
Highly organized and driven to manage workflow efficiently with minimal supervision
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Adaptable to constant change and a reliable team player
Strong typing skills and ability to work on multiple system simultaneously.
Experience working in Halcion is an asset
Working toward the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation as an asset
This position closes on Wednesday November 29th at 11:59pm pst.
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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 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, 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.
, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Contact People.
Location: Dartmouth, NS
Job date: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:20:37 GMT