Bilingual Underwriting Assistant

Aviva; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to support underwriting teams in a dynamic environment. This role involves logging submissions, processing documents, and responding to broker requests, all while utilizing your bilingual communication skills in French and English. With a focus on accuracy and organization, you'll contribute to financial reconciliations and special projects. The company offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive rewards package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to build a career in commercial insurance.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards including salary and bonuses

Retirement plans

Health benefits

Flexible vacation options

Support for diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative experience with attention to detail.
• Completion of a relevant educational degree/diploma or accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting teams with submissions and processing documents.
• Respond to broker service requests and enter data into systems.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in French and English

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant educational degree/diploma or accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

RTM

RTG

SFDC systems

Job description

What You'll Do:

Support underwriting teams by assisting with logging new submissions, processing declinatures, preparing renewals and endorsements, and electronically filing underwriting documents.

Process loss control reports, obtain D&B reports, prepare catastrophe analyses, insurance binders, and other relevant documents.

Respond to broker service requests and follow up on information needed from brokers.

Enter data into RTM, RTG, and SFDC systems, and update tracking documents.

Collaborate with GCS Stakeholders to reconcile financial discrepancies promptly.

Produce reports, presentations, and summaries as required, and participate in special projects.

What You'll Bring:

Bilingual proficiency in French and English (written and verbal).

Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and meetings.

Completion of a relevant educational degree/diploma or accreditation.

1-2 years of administrative experience with attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong time management skills and ability to work autonomously.

Proficiency in web and DOS-based systems, Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent communication skills at all levels, internal and external.

Strong organizational skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Interest in building a career in commercial insurance.

What You’ll Get:

Comprehensive rewards including salary, bonuses, retirement plans, health benefits, and wellness programs.

Flexible vacation options, including additional purchase days.

Support for diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Hybrid work model.

Note: AI tools may be used in recruitment; accommodations are available for employees with disabilities.

About the company

We serve 33 million customers, offering life, general, health insurance, and asset management. Our focus is on protecting customers and creating a sustainable future for all.