Underwriting Assistant

Sovereign Insurance; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An insurance company in Toronto is seeking an energetic Underwriting Assistant to support their underwriting team. The role demands proficiency in both English and French to effectively communicate with clients and perform various administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of insurance industry experience, preferably in commercial insurance, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences. Join a collaborative team and contribute to the company’s success in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Paid time off

Pension and benefits

Mental health programs

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of insurance industry experience, preferably in commercial insurance.
• Proficiency in both English and French is essential.
• Experience in servicing and communicating with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters by performing administrative duties.
• Complete entries for new business, endorsements, and renewals.
• Order risk inspections as requested.

Skills

Client experience management

Positive and engaging relationships

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) courses

Job description

Company: Sovereign Insurance

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (12 months)

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: Bilingualism in English and French is required.

Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance company, Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

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.

How you will succeed:

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
• You ensure your day-to-day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
• You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

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.
• Proficiency in both English and French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority anglophone and francophone clients, groups, and teams. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

What you need to know:

• Repetitive, transactional tasks where accuracy is essential.
• This role involves direct contact with clients and/or service providers in their environment.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
• An organizational commitment to sustainability and charitable giving; positively impacting the social, environmental and economic well-being of Canadian businesses, families and communities.