Practice Leader, S/L

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for Specialty Lines Risk Control to maintain consistency and depth across the discipline.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and mentoring to Specialists and Senior Specialists to ensure high technical quality in all deliverables.
• Partner with Underwriting to select, retain, and profitably grow a high-quality book of business.
• Conduct risk assessment evaluations for highly complex, high-severity, or multi-location accounts.
• Lead mentorship programs to recruit and develop the technical capabilities of the Risk Control team.
• Provide research and project management support for strategic initiatives and systems enhancements.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) on technical reports to ensure accuracy and actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Safety, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of experience in Risk Control, Safety, or Loss Prevention with increasing technical responsibility.
• Proven experience in mentoring and coaching professionals.
• Deep subject-matter expertise in property or casualty lines.
• Strong analytical skills for loss analysis and risk modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client-ready reporting.
• For candidates based in Quebec, bilingualism (English/French) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional certifications such as CSP, ARM, CFPS, or P.E.
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving best practices without formal authority.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine and a Wellness account.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 50% company match.
• Defined benefit pension plan offering the opportunity for guaranteed income for life.
• Annual bonus plan based on personal and company performance.

About the Company

Intact is a leading insurance provider dedicated to helping people, businesses, and society prosper and remain resilient. We value diversity, respect, and teamwork, striving to create an inclusive workplace where employees can shape the future and grow their careers.