Underwriting Assistant

K&K Insurance Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Continuing education

Training opportunities

Job summary

K&K Insurance Canada is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting team under supervision of the Underwriting Director. This technical role focuses on learning and progressing toward an underwriting career path.

You will log applications, process policies, renewals and endorsements, maintain client files, assist with quotes and binders, and help with accounting spreadsheets. This role offers a clear development path and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary degree/diploma required.
• 2 years of Commercial and/or Specialty Insurance experience required.
• Technologically savvy and data-driven; proficiency in Excel.
• CIP courses or designation is an asset but not required.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development including insurance courses.

Responsibilities

• Service a book of business under supervision of the Underwriter and Underwriting Director.
• Log applications, process commercial insurance policies, endorsements, renewals.
• Maintain electronic client files and abeyance files for outstanding underwriting information.
• Assist with preparation of quotes and binders.
• Assist with preparation of accounting spreadsheets, account reconciliation & broker invoicing.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking ability

Prioritize deadlines

Strong computer skills

Education

Post-Secondary degree/diploma

CIP courses or designation asset

Tools

Excel

Job description

K&K Insurance Canada Is Looking For an Underwriting Assistant

The position supports a team that is driven everyday to think bigger and do better for our customers, and achieve desired results. Your role is to learn and grow, to develop as a valued member of the team, and work toward an underwriting career path. Reporting directly into the Underwriting Director, this technical position is a key part of the K&K team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Service a book of business under supervision of the Underwriter and Underwriting Director
• Log applications, process commercial insurance policies, endorsements, renewals.
• Maintain electronic client files and abeyance files for outstanding underwriting information
• Assist with preparation of quotes and binders
• Assist with preparation of accounting spreadsheets, account reconciliation & broker invoicing.

Education & Experience:

• Post-Secondary degree/diploma
• 2 years of Commercial and/or Specialty Insurance experience is required
• Must be technologically savvy and data-driven, including proficiency in Excel
• CIP courses or designation an asset but not required to begin role
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development including insurance courses and certifications.
• Meticulous attention to detail, refined organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Proven ability to prioritize competing requirements and deadlines under pressure;
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with the Microsoft Office Package.

This role will requires no travel.

We Offer You:

The salary range for this position is CAD $45,000 - $55,000. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

Aon also offers you a comprehensive benefits package. as well as a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Our Colleague Experience:

From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day. They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. To learn more visit Aon Colleague Experience.

About Aon:

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

By applying for a position with Aon, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Aon's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Aon is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities).

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.