Underwriting Assistant - 12 months

Sovereign; Calgary, Toronto, Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Sovereign Insurance, a Crown-owned Canadian insurer, seeks an Underwriting Assistant for our UA team in a hybrid role. You will support underwriters with policy issuance, endorsements, and renewals, while mentoring others and coordinating workflow to meet regional goals.

Required are 2–3 years in insurance, a High School Diploma, and English proficiency; CIP coursework is an asset. The role emphasizes collaboration with non-francophone groups and teams outside Quebec.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years insurance industry experience, preferably commercial insurance.
• High School Diploma required.
• CIP courses are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Enter new business, endorsements and renewals into the system and issue policies.
• Train and mentor staff and assist team lead with workflow and team goals.
• Order risk inspections for underwriters as requested.
• Prepare and maintain basic file setup documents for underwriters.
• Obtain additional information from Brokers as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Insurance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

CIP courses (asset)

Job description

Company: Sovereign Insurance
Department: SOV-Operations
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: These roles are currently vacant

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.
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

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.

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?

• Room to grow with confidence - build your career, contribute your ideas, and see the impact of your work.
• A culture that values you - inclusive, collaborative, and respectful, where different perspectives are encouraged and heard.
• Support for your well-being - a holistic approach to physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
• Pride in purpose - being part of a Canadian organization dedicated to protecting Canadian businesses and the communities they serve while giving back through volunteering, donations, and national initiatives that help build a more sustainable future.

Salary information

Expected salary range $43,550 to $72,583

Salary placement

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators 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.