Underwriter Assistant, Specialty Lines [12-Month Term Opportunity]

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 below 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.

Salary range (but not limited to) :

50,900 - 62,200

About the role

We’re looking for several Underwriting Assistants to join our Specialty Lines Conversion team.

As an Underwriting Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the underwriting function by processing transactions in insurance business accounts with numerous data entry and policy conversion duties. You may also have the opportunity to work on key company initiatives and projects as it relates to the business.

This position will provide full training for the role, and offers an excellent opportunity to learn a multi-system approach to Specialty Lines Underwriting.

What you’ll do here :

Input data on the policy management system and collect / cross-reference information using various computer-based software programs

Communicate with other related departments to seek and / or validate insurance policy information

As part of a systems conversion process, assess policy data to identify & resolve any discrepancies between existing underwriting data and the new system requirements

Support the Speciality Lines Underwriting teams on various assignments which may include systems testing, performing specialized system functions, tracking, reporting of data, and other tasks as required

Maintain accountability, efficiency, and quality standards on tasks assigned

Perform other support / administrative tasks as required

What you bring to the table :

Post-Secondary education preferred

Minimum one year experience in insurance preferred but not required

Knowledge and experience using Google Chrome and MS Office Suite and you are comfortable learning and navigating multiple systems

Expert data entry skills and high attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills to meet service levels and productivity targets

Ability to work in a virtual team setting environment under self-direction

Willingness to learn and think outside the box

Bilingualism (French / English) – Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country

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