Underwriting Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Aon Corporation

Aon Corporation

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Description:

Underwriting Assistant
Do you want to be a driving force in helping to deliver strong results? Are you interested in influencing and leading new initiatives? If so, we'd love to meet you

Linx Underwriting Solutions is an underwriting agency, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Aon Canada. We specialize in underwriting industry-specific and product-specific solutions which are tailored for the needs of the Canadian market and our brokers. Linx acts as Managing General Agent (MGA) for domestic carriers and Lloyd's syndicates, and are authorized to transact insurance business under Delegated Authorities. We provide a wide variety of insurance program offerings and continue to evolve our offerings.

Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Linx currently has offices in Toronto and Calgary and offers hybrid working.

What the day will look like

Obtain client payment schedules, loss runs from insurer portal for brokers
Advise brokers of quote/premium differences
Enter all required client information into Policy Management system to ensure appropriate documentation
Develop proficiency with insurer portal and underwriting requirements, including endorsements and limits
Ensure full understanding of service level agreements of both Aon and the insurance companies on portal processing
Maintain quality controls and check work for accuracy
Raise difficult/complex items, and customer complaints or inquiries to the appropriate team leader as required
Various projects as required directed by Manager

Skills and experience that will lead to success

General Knowledge of all areas of general insurance coverage is an asset
Ability to shift between priorities, as needed, throughout the workday while maintaining an established level of efficiency using timemanagement techniques
Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical, mathematical, decision making, negotiation and presentation skills
High level of digital literacy, with a focus on MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to learn and understand technical matters quickly
Some accounts payable and receivables experience would be helpful
Strong teamwork and the selfmotivation to complete administrative tasks on time and to a high standard
Adaptability, resilience and flexibility are important, underpinned by a strong work ethic
Accounting or financial reconciliation experience

Educational Requirements

A university degree is preferred; other education and/or equivalent work experience will also be considered
Accounting/financial course completion considered a strong asset
Insurance course/degree program an asset
CIP, FCIP & CRM desirable
Bilingualism (English & French) is desirable

How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce.

Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.

We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work..

and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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