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Who We Are
At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups.
Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is for our U.S. team.
The opportunity
Duties
We currently have an opportunity for an AVP/Underwriting Consultant to join our growing Renewable Energy team remotely nationwide. The AVP/Underwriting Consultant underwrites and manages a book of business of highly complex, specialty accounts within broad authority levels. Assists with the development and execution of strategic initiatives that contribute to the growth and profitability for that book of business. Focus is on new business production and large account management. Develops superior working relationships with producers to successfully promote achievement of mutual growth and profitability goals. Viewed as a senior resource, acts as a technical expert for this particular line of business. May act as a coach or mentor to junior members of the department. Some of the AVP/Underwriting Consultant duties include but are not limited to:
- Maximizes opportunities for underwriting profitable new and renewal business, as appropriate based on market conditions, by leveraging business relationships, product knowledge and underwriting acumen. Develops and maintains an active target account list tracking prospects and account rounding and/or missed opportunities. Manages financial performance of assigned book of business including: accident year loss ratio, premium plans (new business, retention, and rate/exposure increases), and commission targets.
- Analyzes underwriting submission information; including but not limited to policy wordings, insured values, engineering and risk control reports, loss history, contractual agreements and financials to assess risk quality and risk appetite. Uses available tools and resources to support risk analysis and underwriting decisions.
- Underwrites a book of business and manages underwriting quality and book management. Executes underwriting strategy as determined by management, including portfolio management, self-audits of new and renewal business and well documented approvals of underwriting edits. Ensures compliance with underwriting guidelines, standards, and assigned underwriting authorities.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of exposures and key coverage issues. Makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within broad underwriting authority. Collaborates with team of internal risk control experts to conduct detailed technical risk analysis. Implements underwriting decisions in compliance with relevant laws, statutes, and requirements.
- Develops superior working relationships with producers to successfully promote achievement of mutual growth and profitability goals and to supply the appropriate products and services. From a sales perspective, has the ability to identify gaps in coverage and/or risk management processes, understands where the company can make a difference based on those gaps and uses that information to help retain or obtain a customer. Works closely with and establishes strong business partnerships with other departments, including claims, actuary and risk control staff in an effort to better service producers and accounts.
- Regularly travels to key producers/accounts and remains highly visible in the marketplace. Anticipates the needs of the agency plant, analyzes trends, and implements proactive strategies that best position the business. Understands and communicates the company’s underwriting appetite. Monitors agency action plans and participates in account management, agency planning and marketing meetings to best position the business for the future. Participates in industry events and/or committees.
- Gathers and analyzes competitor information and producer specific reports on assigned producers’ new business flow, retention, profitability and potential. Works with other underwriting staff to determine and make recommendations for marketing, pricing, products and systems.
- Provides training and mentoring to less experienced underwriters.
- Maintains a strong professional knowledge of competitive, regulatory and legal environments and applies this information effectively.
- Proactively monitors developments in both the insurance and renewable energy markets to keep up with the latest innovations, trends, and emerging risks.
The expertise you bring
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Approximately 7 years of progressively advancing Renewable Energy or related (Construction, Energy Property, etc.) specialty underwriting experience.
- Professional insurance designation is preferred (ARM, CPCU, etc.).
- Thorough understanding of relevant commercial property insurance coverage and contractual agreements relevant to power generation and renewable energy
- Exceptional relationships with key national and regional brokers
Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect the target base salary for new hires, but your recruiter will share more specific compensation information with you during the hiring process. The typical base salary range for this position is: $150,000 – $199,000, based on the factors aforementioned. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Hoboken, NJ; and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $174,000 -$204,000. In addition to base salary, full time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include but not limited to:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
- Competitive paid time off programs
- 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
- Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits
Why choose Intact
We live our Values: We are committed to acting with the highest of ethical standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence and social responsibility.
Our commitment to Diversity: Founded in our values, we see diversity as a strength and aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves, grow and succeed. Together, we will stand up for what’s right to build an inclusive society.
Manage your Time: What you accomplish matters more than hours in the office. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment in which you perform your best. Our Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options help foster a healthy work-life balance.
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Our promise to you
Our Values are foundational to our success at Intact. You’ll make a difference every day when you live our Values, do your best work, are open to change, and invest in yourself.
In return, we promise you support, opportunities, and performance-led financial rewards in a flexible work environment where you can:
- Shape the future: Help us lead an insurance transformation to better protect people, businesses, and society.
- Win as a team: Collaborate with inspiring people to do your best work every day and together, stand up for what is right.
- Grow with us: Refresh and reinvent your skills, learn from our diverse teams, lift others up, and grow.
About Intact
At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries with tailored coverages and services.
