Practice Leader - Fine Art

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• 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):

149,600 - 182,800

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

15%

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

We are looking for a Practice Leader, Fine Art.

This is a unique opportunity to establish and develop a Canadian Fine Art Insurance Practice from the ground up.

Reporting to the Vice President, Fine Art (North America), the Canadian Fine Art Practice Leader will play a pivotal role in building and executing the Canadian growth strategy for Intact Insurance. This individual will be responsible for helping to develop the Canadian practice’s underwriting framework, product offerings, market presence, strategic partnerships, and operational capabilities.

The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of fine art insurance expertise, commercial acumen and market knowledge. This is an opportunity help shape the direction of a growing specialty practice while contributing to the broader strategic objectives of Fine Art North America.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the VP of Fine Art North America with the development and execution of the Canadian Fine Art Practice strategy, driving profitable growth.
• Assist in the development and execution of the marketing and business development strategy to establish and strengthen Intact’s presence in the Canadian fine art insurance marketplace.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the art, collecting, and insurance brokering communities.
• Build strong relationships with broker partners and the broader fine art community, serving as a key ambassador for Intact’s fine art insurance capabilities.
• Educate broker partners and industry stakeholders on Intact’s fine art products, underwriting appetite, and value proposition.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to promote cross-selling and referral opportunities across the organization.

Product Development & Underwriting Excellence

• Assist with the development of fine art policy wordings, including products designed for private collectors, museums, art dealers, and artists.
• Collaborate on the development of pricing methodologies, underwriting guidelines, manuals, and manuscript endorsements to support consistent and disciplined underwriting practices across North America.
• Establish and maintain underwriting standards that promote sound risk selection, portfolio quality, and sustainable profitability.
• Monitor competitive practices, emerging market trends, and developments within the fine art insurance and broader art markets to identify opportunities and inform business strategy.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic updates to the Vice President, Fine Art North America on business performance, operational developments, key initiatives, and emerging opportunities or challenges.

People Leadership & Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior members of the fine art team, fostering technical expertise, professional growth, and a strong underwriting culture.
• Promote knowledge-sharing and consistency in underwriting practices across the broader Fine Art North America team.
• Provide guidance and support to internal colleagues on fine art insurance products, underwriting considerations, and cross-referral opportunities.

What You Bring to the Table

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fine art insurance underwriting and/or broking.
• Extensive knowledge of fine art insurance products, including private collections, museums, art dealers, and artists.
• Strong technical understanding of fine art insurance policy wordings, manuscript endorsements, rating methodologies, and underwriting practices.
• Experience developing insurance products, policy forms, underwriting guidelines, and pricing frameworks.
• A strong understanding of the Canadian fine art insurance marketplace, competitive landscape, and broader international art market.
• Proven experience developing business relationships and establishing strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a track record of mentoring, coaching, and developing talent.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to establish priorities, set clear objectives, and manage multiple initiatives against competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, balanced with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations, solve problems, and make sound decisions in time-sensitive environments.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Genuine interest in and knowledge of the fine art market
• A Bachelor of Arts in Art History or a related discipline would be considered an asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English would be considered an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally, including overnight travel, as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

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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.

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