Senior Underwriting Assistant - Property (Bilingual French Required)

XL CATLIN; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriting Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support the Underwriting team by managing accounts, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring seamless communication. Your attention to detail and strong organizational skills will be crucial as you handle policy issuance, analyze reports, and assist with training. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your knowledge of commercial insurance within a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are a self-starter with a passion for problem-solving and bilingual in English and French, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Bilingual in English and French is required for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Underwriters and Brokers to manage account status effectively.
• Execute post-bind account management and ensure quality control of documents.

Skills

MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Adobe Standard or similar pdf conversion tool

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Bilingual (English and French)

Insurance experience

Knowledge of commercial insurance policy forms

Education

CIP Designation

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Description - Senior Underwriting Assistant - Property (Bilingual French Required) (78005272D20250205)

Job Number:

78005272D20250205

DISCOVER your opportunity

The Underwriting Assistant will be a team player within the Underwriting Support Unit of the Property / Energy P&C Division and will perform tasks that directly support the Underwriting team. As owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts, the Underwriting Assistant will perform front-to-end activities throughout the life cycle of renewal and prospect accounts from submission to expiration. These tasks will be performed with guidance from the Underwriter. The Underwriting Assistant will be engaged in ongoing development of their knowledge of commercial insurance related to the specialized line of business.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Liaise with Underwriters, Brokers and Reinsurers on behalf of the Underwriting Support Unit as needed to communicate account status and complete or follow up for outstanding subjectivities.
• Liaise with Underwriters to confirm policy issuance instructions for policies, endorsements, forms, notices, certificates, etc and effectively process coding/issuance.
• Review and analyze informational reports to glean anecdotal information as required by Underwriters (e.g., summarize Loss Runs).
• Respond to internal and external client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Act as an anchor between shared service centers and onshore Underwriting team to make sure the support to Underwriting is seamless.
• Rate premium changes for premium bearing change requests.
• Execute post-bind account management workflow and any handover to Shared Service teams.
• Quality control document output to ensure accuracy of work and that of shared services.
• Monitor the maintenance of electronic file for accounts as required.
• Maintain or exceed the company key performance indicators as required by Operations team.
• Develop effective working relationships and collaborate with Underwriters, Shared Services, and members of the Underwriting Support Unit.
• Assist with Account Receivable collections and troubleshoot as required to ensure payment received reconciles with premium bound.
• Assist with training and knowledge transfer with Shared Services.
• Potential to participate in projects where the Unit may be requested to provide Subject Matter Experts related to the Underwriting Support Unit.
• Potential to participate in projects that relate to process improvement, new system implementation or upgrade, and procedure documentation as required by the Underwriting Support Unit.
• Calculate base rating and apply experience modifications as part of Underwriting package completed by Underwriting Support Unit for Underwriter review – future responsibility.

You will report to Team Lead.

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Solid competency in MS Office applications: Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Competency in Adobe Standard or similar pdf conversion tool.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively and professionally with diverse groups.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven prioritization and time management skills with accurate results.
• Ability to work independently and is a self-starter.
• Bilingual in English and French is a must.
• Some insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferable in Property related products.
• Knowledge of commercial insurance policy forms and regulatory requirements is a plus.
• CIP Designation preferred but not required.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

CA-CA-Toronto

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard