Underwriting Assistant

Sovereign; Calgary, Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Sovereign Insurance is seeking an energetic Underwriting Assistant for a 12‑month temporary assignment in a hybrid work model (2 days in office). You will support underwriters by entering new business, endorsements and renewals, and by handling related administrative tasks.

The role requires 2–3 years of insurance experience and a High School Diploma; CIP courses are an asset. You will help train junior staff and assist with workflow, risk inspections, and broker information gathering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years insurance industry experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• CIP courses an asset.

Responsibilities

• Enter new business, endorsements and renewals and issue policies.
• Train and mentor staff and assist team lead/manager with workflow.
• Order risk inspections for underwriters as requested.
• Prepare and maintain basic file setup documents subject to underwriter’s approval.
• Obtain additional information from Brokers as required by the Underwriter.

Skills

Insurance experience

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

CIP courses (asset)

Job description

Company: Sovereign Insurance
Department: 0
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. When you grow, we grow — your success crowns ours.

We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here, your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the Canadian businesses and communities we serve.

That shared commitment strengthens our culture and moves us forward — together. That’s the Crown Effect.

We are looking for an energetic, experienced Underwriting Assistant to join our UA team. The successful candidate will provide support to our underwriters through collaboration and performing a variety of administrative duties associated with the underwriting function.

How you will create impact:

• Completing the entry of new business, endorsements and renewals into the system and issuing policies.
• Training and mentoring less experienced staff, as well as assisting team lead or manager with workflow and creation of a team-oriented approach to meeting Regional and Corporate goals.
• Ordering risk inspections for underwriters, as requested.
• Preparing and maintaining basic file set up documents subject to the underwriter’s approval.
• Obtaining additional information from Brokers as required by the Underwriter.

To join our team:

• Minimum 2–3 years insurance industry experience, preferably commercial insurance.
• High School Diploma required.
• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) courses an asset.

How you will succeed:

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Expected salary/hourly range $43,550- $72,583

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Sovereign in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.