Underwriting Associate - Specialty Property (Hybrid/Remote)
REMOTEPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions
Job overview
The Underwriting Associate - Specialty Property role at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions supports underwriters by evaluating risks and servicing a book of business to help protect specialized insurance markets.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves assisting underwriters with risk evaluation, gathering and analyzing information for new policies, maintaining underwriting files, building relationships with producers, managing portfolios, learning insurance coverages, and mentoring other associates.
Compensation and benefits
The base salary ranges from $61,000 to $86,000 depending on location and experience, with higher ranges for San Francisco and New York City metro area. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with contributions up to 12%, mental health support, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and other voluntary benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 3-5 years of underwriting support or related insurance experience, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
Career development
The company supports learning through industry courses and programs, offers opportunities to develop new processes, and encourages mentoring and growth within the team.
Work environment and culture
Intact values integrity, respect, customer focus, excellence, and social responsibility, promoting diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, and a flexible work environment.
Company information
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions specializes in specialty insurance markets with customized solutions, risk control, and claims services across the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe, protecting over a dozen industries.
Team overview
The position is part of the Specialty Property team based in Dallas, TX, Overland Park, KS, or remote within the central U.S., working closely with underwriters and producers.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Dallas, TX, Overland Park, KS, or remote within the central United States with a hybrid/remote work schedule.
Unique job features
The role offers a hybrid/remote work option, involvement in complex underwriting tasks, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and mentoring.
Company overview
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions is a leading provider of specialty insurance products and services in North America. They offer a wide range of solutions, including property, casualty, surety, and professional lines, catering to niche markets and unique risks. The company generates revenue through underwriting premiums and investment income. Originally part of OneBeacon Insurance Group, it was acquired by Intact Financial Corporation in 2017, enhancing its market presence and financial strength. This strategic acquisition has allowed Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions to expand its product offerings and leverage Intact Financial's extensive resources and expertise.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your underwriting support experience, emphasizing your ability to evaluate risks, gather front-end information, and assist underwriters with moderately complex accounts in specialty property insurance.
Focus on showcasing skills in risk assessment, documentation, collaboration with producers, and knowledge of insurance coverages and policies, as these are key responsibilities in the role.
Apply through multiple channels such as Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application's reach and visibility.
Connect with current employees in the Specialty Property or Underwriting divisions at Intact on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company initiatives in specialty insurance or asking about team culture and growth opportunities to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'underwriting support,' 'risk evaluation,' 'insurance coverages,' 'portfolio management,' and 'specialty property insurance' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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