About this role
Underwriting Assistant
Job Overview Working under general supervision, the Underwriting Assistant is responsible for providing general office support to the underwriting department while providing a superior service experience. This role requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in French and English.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform data entry activities.
- Assist with customer inquiries; including payment processing where applicable.
- Distribute of work to underwriters.
- Perform follow up activities for policy transactions.
- Prepare, sort and distribute of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Perform daily filing activities.
- Provide switchboard and reception relief.
- Ensure all resource materials are kept up to date, including training materials.
- Work effectively towards the goals of the team.
- Build positive working relationships with internal and external parties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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High School diploma.
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Fully proficient in French and English.
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Post-secondary education an asset.
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Willingness to enroll in a Property and Casualty Industry Designation or certificate.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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Demonstrated attention to detail with an eye for accuracy.
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Demonstrated customer service skills.
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Demonstrated communication skills.
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Ability to prioritize daily tasks.
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LI-AF1 #LI-Hybrid
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Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
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At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.
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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
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Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.