Claims Technical Consultant, Surety

About the Role We’re looking for a Claims Technical Consultant, Surety for our growing team in Montreal or Quebec City. Reporting to the Claims Manager, Surety and Trade Credit Insurance, Quebec, this role will manage and analyze complex surety claims, ensuring thorough file analysis, loss minimization, and compliance with Intact’s obligations. What You'll Do

• Analyze complex surety claims and communicate with construction project stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize losses while upholding Intact’s obligations.
• Ensure recovery of amounts paid by Intact.
• Coordinate management of complex litigation files, including their technical and financial aspects.
• Manage all aspects of claims files (administrative) and assign tasks to lawyers, engineers, accountants.
• Mentor and support other team members.
• Contribute to the improvement of the claims management process.
• Document and communicate all claims activity in a timely and effective manner to support outcomes.
• Provide regular reports to the management team.
• Work closely with the Underwriting team.
• Perform other related duties as required. What We're Looking For
• Post-secondary degree in law, engineering, business administration, finance or accounting.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Professionalism, flexibility and excellent customer service.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, particularly with underwriters, lawyers, accountants, engineers, etc.
• Prior experience with surety claims (asset).
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Valid Claims Adjuster licence in Commercial Lines Property and Civil Liability Insurance issued by the AMF (or in process of obtaining it). Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: 118,700 – 145,100 CAD per year.
• Annual bonus target: 15% of base salary (potential payout up to double target).
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with Intact matching 50% of net shares.
• Share plan & other savings up to 12% of salary or more.
• Defined benefit pension with guaranteed income for life.
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model; telemedicine and Wellness account; other benefits and perquisites.
• Additional benefits and family support as part of a comprehensive package.