Underwriting Assistant

Randstad Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Canada is seeking an Underwriting Assistant for a 5-month contract. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience while working on-site in Markham, with a pay rate of $20/hr. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a thirst for learning, along with a solid understanding of Excel. Responsibilities include data entry and general office tasks in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Preferred rates on health, dental, and life insurance

Gain experience with a well-known insurance company

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• General knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry in Guidewire (Policy Information).
• Conduct general office work as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

General knowledge of Excel

Tech-savvy

Job description

Are you eager to gain some experience in the financial services industry? Do you have Excel experience? Do you have excellent decision-making and analytical skills? If so, we have the role for you!

Position: Underwriting Assistant

We are currently looking for individuals to join our client, one of Canada's largest insurance and financial services companies, as an Onsite Underwriting Assistant.

Pay Rate: $20/hr

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Advantages

• Gain experience working for a well-known insurance company
• Work location is Markham
• 5-month contract
• Start ASAP

Workers placed through Randstad are eligible for preferred rates on health, dental, and life insurance. This Value-add program offers a wide range of options to suit your needs.

Responsibilities

• Data entry in Guidewire (Policy Information)
• General office work as needed
• Insurance experience is a plus but not required

Qualifications

• Adapts to change and performs effectively under pressure
• Ability to multitask and monitor progress to meet deadlines
• Thirst to learn and take on new challenges
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions
• General knowledge of Excel
• Attention to detail and accuracy is more important than speed
• Ability to learn new systems quickly; very tech-savvy

Summary

If you are interested in the Underwriting Assistant position, please apply online at www.randstad.ca.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace by examining our policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, retention, and advancement. We support accessibility and accommodation needs; please email [e-mail] with any requirements.