Underwriter I, Commercial Lines

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):

59,300 - 72,500

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

7.5%

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

Position: Underwriter Level I, Commercial Lines

At Intact, insurance is not about things. It’s about people. It’s what we believe, and it shapes everything we do. It’s why we strive to provide a second-to-none experience for our customers and create an inspiring workplace for our employees to thrive in.

As Canada’s largest provider of property and casualty insurance, we’re not only leading our industry, but we’re redefining what it means to work for it. As a recognized top employer, we’re committed to living our values and supporting our dedicated people who bring their best to work each day because they know their work matters.

A subsidiary of Intact, Nordic is the company that supports the mission of Facility Association; the association that provides auto insurance to customers that do not meet the criteria of the voluntary auto insurance market. At Nordic, each risk is unique and team members have opportunities to develop and apply their technical underwriting skills across multiple risk classes.

We're currently looking for a Commercial Lines Underwriter Level I, to join the Nordic team!

Your work will have a big impact on the success of our department. People will count on you to deliver results which support service objectives while contributing to outcomes in compliance with Facility Association rules and rates.

This permanent position is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in our Dartmouthoffice.

What you'll do here:

• Provide guidance to brokers as they quote and bind a wide range of risks which cannot be placed in the voluntary market.
• Underwrite and rate New Business, Endorsements, Renewals, and Cancellations in accordance with Facility Association rules.
• Collaborate with claims partners to support after-loss underwriting.
• Effectively manage competing priorities, delivering consistent productivity in a service-driven environment.
• Clearly and effectively communicate business requirements, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Make recommendations to improve the department processes and increase efficiency.
• Analyse trends and provide feedback to strengthen business objectives.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant CL underwriting guides and best practices.
• Support a team-driven environment, contributing technical advice, recommendations, and mentoring to colleagues.

What you bring to the table:

• Completion of/progress toward the CIP designation is an asset
• Experience with IRCA and/or Public vehicles insurance is required
• Knowledge of or exposure to Facility Association is an asset
• Skilled communicator who can adapt your approach for your audience
• Enthusiastic and curious learner who works well in a team environment and independently
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and assess complex risks
• Takes initiative and able to work effectively under pressure
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

This job posting will close on Tuesday November 3rd, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.

Please note that the posted salary range is for the Underwriter Level 1 role. Final salary offer to the candidate will be determined based on a number of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, qualifications and internal pay equity.

Note: The level of role offered will be based on a combination of relevant experience and education.

Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our 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 applicable policies is available on request.

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.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.