Bilingual Underwriting Assistant

Aviva plc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Bilingual Underwriting Assistant to support underwriting teams. This role requires excellent bilingual communication skills and offers opportunities for career development. Join a collaborative team in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Retirement plans

Health benefits

Flexible vacation options

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative experience with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in web and DOS-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in logging new submissions and processing documents.
• Respond to broker service requests and follow up on needed information.
• Produce reports and handle special projects.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Related educational degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

An excellent opportunity exists to join our Corporate and Specialty Risk team! This is a bilingual (French and English) opportunity to help service underwriting teams.

Your role is to support our Underwriting teams, learn, grow, and work towards an underwriting career.

In this role, you will play a meaningful role in supporting our Underwriting teams that are driven every single day to think bigger, do better for our customers, and achieve desired results.

Come join our team!

What You'll Do

1. Work both collaboratively and autonomously while ensuring deadlines are met as part of a remote team.
2. Assist underwriters in logging new submissions, processing declinatures, renewal and endorsement preparation, and electronic filing of underwriting documents.
3. Process loss control reports, assist underwriters in obtaining D&B reports, prepare catastrophe analysis, insurance binders, and other documents as required.
4. Respond to broker service requests on behalf of underwriting and follow up on information needed from brokers.
5. Enter data in RTM, RTG, and SFDC systems and update tracking documents.
6. Reconcile financial discrepancies collaboratively with GCS Stakeholders.
7. Produce reports, presentations, and summaries as needed.
8. Handle special projects as required.

What You'll Bring

1. Bilingual French and English communication skills (written and verbal).
2. Excellent articulation via phone, email, and in meetings in both French and English.
3. Related educational degree/diploma and/or accreditation.
4. 1-2 years of administrative experience with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Effective time management skills.
6. Ability to work autonomously and manage responsibilities confidently.
7. Proficiency in web and DOS-based systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Strong communication skills at all levels.
9. Excellent organization and adaptability skills.
10. Interest in building a career in commercial insurance.

What You’ll Get

1. Competitive rewards including salary, bonuses, retirement plans, health benefits, and wellness programs.
2. Career development opportunities and support for professional education.
3. Flexible vacation options.
4. Programs supporting diversity and inclusion.
5. Wellness programs for physical and mental health.
6. Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that AI tools may be used in the recruitment process. This is a new position posted both internally and externally.

Aviva Canada provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. Contact your Talent Acquisition Partner for accommodations during your employment.