National Strategic Placements - Winter 2027 Co-op/Intern

Definity Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Definity Financial Corporation in Toronto, ONT, Canada seeks a Winter 2027 Co-op/Intern to explore national strategic placements and support underwriting and pricing teams. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with an 8-month term, and a focus on real-world, impactful projects.

You will assist in summaries, document SOPs, build updates, and foster cross-functional relationships across corporate underwriting, pricing, and distribution. Strong communication and multi-tasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to gather information, analyze and solve through complexities.
• Strong computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Policy Administration Systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of summaries and recommendations for new national strategic placement opportunities, used to brief in head office underwriting and pricing teams for full review.
• Document standard operating procedures for new and existing accounts.
• Build presentation skills, preparing business updates on National Strategic Placements operations.
• Foster relationships across the enterprise and work cross functionally with teams, including: corporate underwriting, pricing, regional mid-market, small business, specialty, sales & distribution, claims, finance, legal, marketing, and personal insurance.
• Establish cooperative broker partnerships to identify future opportunities.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Ambiguity management

Attention to detail

MS Office / Policy admin systems

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Policy Administration Systems

Job description

National Strategic Placements - Winter 2027 Co-op/Intern

Toronto, ONT, Canada

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT

Work term: Winter 2027

Work term length: 8 months

From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience.At Definity®,your contributions,creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in the creation of summaries and recommendations for new national strategic placement opportunities, used to brief in head office underwriting and pricing teams for full review
• Document standard operating procedures for new and existing accounts
• Build presentation skills, preparing business updates on National Strategic Placements operations
• Foster relationships across the enterprise and work cross functionally with teams, including: corporate underwriting, pricing, regional mid-market, small business, specialty, sales & distribution, claims, finance, legal, marketing, and personal insurance
• Establish cooperative broker partnerships to identify future opportunities

What you bring

• Excellent ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and under pressure
• Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to gather information, analyze and solve through complexities
• Strong computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Policy Administration Systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Did you know?

• We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.
• We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
• We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighbourhoods in which we live and work.

What can Definity offer you?

• Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
• Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. OurLeadership Essentials program builds knowledge and skills to Team Leaders to Directors
• Opportunity to join our employee groups -focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism.
• Determinedto create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check ourESG work !

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22.50 per hour and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution.

We also take potential into consideration.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).