Underwriting Assistant - Long Haul Trucking (Maritimes)

Echelon Insurance; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Nova Scotia seeks an Underwriting Assistant. This entry-level full-time position supports the underwriting team by entering data, preparing files, and ensuring accuracy in policy information. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is necessary for effective communication. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Work-life harmony with wellness programs

Continuous learning and education reimbursement

Travel incentives and product discounts

Best-in-class recognition programs

Qualifications

• Interest in the CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) program.
• Ability to communicate in English and French with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in managing data and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Enter data related to insurance policies and endorsements.
• Prepare and organize files for underwriters.
• Manage department email inbox and verify data accuracy.

Skills

Customer service-oriented

Fast and accurate keyboarding skills

Strong time management

Intermediate-level English proficiency

Team spirit

Education

College diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

About Us

Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who We Are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion! At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience.

We Offer

• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program
• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program
• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts
• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more

Join our growing team where everyone belongs. We work hard and play hard. We are about doing what’s right and feeling good about it.

Position Details

The Underwriting Assistant primarily plays a support role within the underwriting team.

• Enter data related to insurance policies, endorsements, and cancellations into the company’s systems
• Prepare and organize files for the daily activities of underwriters
• Manage the department’s email inbox
• Verify the accuracy of data: policyholder and / or lienholder information and coverage details
• Gather relevant transaction information for financial data collection and loss history analysis for underwriting purposes
• Draft correspondence related to policy information requests
• Write letters, memos, or reports based on existing text
• Prepare and send claims reports for all files
• Issue certificates
• Confirm financed premiums
• Work collaboratively by sharing various assignments with colleagues
• Liaise with external parties as needed

Your Profile

• College diploma or equivalent experience
• Interest in the CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) program
• Intermediate-level English proficiency is required in addition to French, as this position involves communicating both orally and in writing with our clients, partners, and other Echelon Insurance Canada teams located across the country on a weekly basis
• Customer service-oriented
• Fast and accurate keyboarding skills
• Strong time management
• Team spirit

Our Commitment

Echelon souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Nous invitons les femmes, les membres des minorités visibles et ethniques, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées à présenter leur candidature.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Insurance