Underwriting Assistant, Commercial

Forward Insurance Managers Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Insurance Managers Ltd. in Vancouver is seeking an Insurance Assistant to support underwriters with renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and new business, helping ensure smooth processing and timely service.

This role emphasizes collaboration with brokers, strong English communication, and solid organizational skills to meet deadlines; there is opportunity for growth as you develop underwriting skills within our growing InsurTech MGA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters with processing renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and new business.
• Assist with internal administration of specialty commercial insurance lines.
• Answer inquiries and provide support to brokers while building and maintaining relationships.
• Achieve performance targets and meet deadlines to maintain service standards.
• Promote Forward culture, values and brand promise.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

English communication

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Forward Insurance Managers Ltd. is a growing InsurTech Managing General Agency (MGA) licensed across Canada and distributes property & casualty insurance products through brokerage partners. Our vision is to blend traditional insurance delivery with technology for a modern approach. If you’re interested in developing your underwriting skills or looking to take your insurance career to the next level, we may be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Assisting underwriters with the processing of renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and new business.
• Assisting with internal administration of specialty commercial insurance lines.
• Answering inquiries and providing support to our brokers while building + maintaining relationships.
• Achieve performance targets and meet required deadlines to maintain service standards.
• Promote and model Forward culture, values and brand promise.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong computer skills including high proficiency with MS office including excel. Typing speed and accuracy is critical.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and deliver on deadlines.
• An inclusive and transparent collaboration style.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Aptitude to adapt to changes in the workplace positively.

Bonus if you also have…

• Prior experience with commercial and/or specialty lines insurance

Salary Range

CAD $40,000-$55,000

*Actual pay may be below or above range based on candidates’ knowledge, skills, and level of ability relative to expectations for the role applied to. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.