Construction Technical Assistant - 9821 - IW-9821

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

Job summary

A reputable insurance brokerage in Toronto seeks a Technical Assistant. This full-time role involves issuing insurance certificates, confirming auto insurance, and maintaining a professional office atmosphere. The ideal candidate has post-secondary education, excellent communication skills, and preferably experience with a broker management system. The position offers a solid entry point into the insurance industry and opportunities for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Experience with a broker management system is preferred.
• RIBO license is an asset.
• Knowledge of insurance products, industry regulations, and underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Issue certificates of insurance and submit to insurers and clients.
• Confirm auto insurance for new vehicles and submit to insurers.
• Participate in continuing education programs to enhance knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Broker management system experience

Insurance product knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

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.

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

Information

• City: Toronto
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Education: Post Secondary Education
• Expertise: Broker-Commercial
• Minimum experience required: 1 to 2 Years