Construction Technical Assistant

DGA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable insurance brokerage in Toronto is seeking a Construction Technical Assistant to support the team with various insurance-related tasks. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and knowledge of insurance products. This is an entry-level role that requires a post-secondary education and offers the opportunity to learn about underwriting and insurance processes.

Qualifications

• RIBO license is an asset.
• Existing knowledge of insurance industry regulations is an asset.
• 1 to 2 years minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Issue certificates of insurance & submit to insurers.
• Respond to requests for copies of insurance.
• Participate in continuing education programs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with broker management system

Knowledge of insurance products

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Post Secondary Education

Job description

Overview

My client is a very reputable independently owned mid-sized insurance brokerage that is looking to hire a technical assistant for their Toronto Office.

Construction Technical Assistant

Technical assistants support the practice specialists who work in partnership with Commercial Producers and group members to provide attentive, effective client service, reinforcing and developing the client / broker relationship.

Responsibilities

• Issue certificates of insurance & submitting to insurers as well as to clients.
• Issue automobile liability cards and send out as directed
• Confirm auto insurance for new vehicles with dealerships & submit to insurers
• Follow up for signed statement of values
• Follow up on outstanding endorsements by sending second requests and contacting the Insurer if necessary.
• Obtain finance contracts
• Check endorsements for differences from original requests, consulting with Practice Specialists as required; returning incorrect documents to Insurers for re-issue.
• Responding to Lienholder / Lessor / Mortgagee requests for copies of insurance
• Order loss experience from insurers
• Participating in continuing education programs, as available. Further, this is an entry position and TA should make use of any opportunities to acquaint themselves with underwriting reference material & insurer requirements
• Diligent observation of and respect for RIBO Code of Conduct and Privacy policy and procedures in place, in all aspects of professional conduct
• Contributing to and maintaining professional atmosphere and appearance of the office
• Participating fully in the team effort to continuously improve all aspects of customer service
• Other duties or responsibilities as requested by the department manager and the account manager.

Qualifications

• Experience with a broker management system is preferred
• RIBO license is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Existing knowledge of insurance products, industry regulations and underwriting processes is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Information

• City : Toronto
• Market segment : Commercial Insurance
• Job Type : Full-Time
• Education : Post Secondary Education
• Expertise : Broker-Commercial
• Minimum experience required : 1 to 2 Years
• Contact name : Maurice
• Contact email :