Underwriting Assistant - Markham, Canada - Aviva

Aviva

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

What you'll do:

Follow and progress through UA phase development plan for handling of endorsements to assist underwriting teams, including providing administrative support to underwriters on all lines of business
Handle data entry, billing and cancellation tasks with efficiency
Handling of frontline phone communication between broker partners and underwriting teams
Processing loss control reports and other assigned duties
Perform quality control to meet the accuracy and underwriting requirements on business processing
Underwriting support to the managers and underwriting teams as required including facilitating underwriting abeyances
Participate in the development and implementation of polices and documentation standards to support and facilitate underwriters
Assisting with mailing policy documents and registered letters in the office
Process policies and documentation in a timely manner and within authority
Assist with assignment of underwriting tasks

What you'll bring:

Postsecondary or equivalent experience required and or
Completion of a related educational, diploma/degree/accreditation
2 plus years of related experience in administrative and or support function
Insurance background would be ideal
Able to work within a fastpaced environment, and work well under pressure
Mindful of making deadlines, resultsoriented
Vested interest in learning and building a career in the general insurance space
Ability to multitask
Quick study/learning curve
Ability and willingness to work with repetitive tasks and keep focused, with a good level of accuracy
Excellent technical aptitude with web based and inhouse systems and databases, good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
Strong attention to detail, accuracy is a critical component for success in this role
Superior organization, timemanagement, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic priority changing environment
Strong ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.
Need to be confident and comfortable to manage healthy level of autonomy
Effective in a culture of teamwork, collaboration and accountability; a person who encourages cooperation across the organization

What you'll get:

Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
Exceptional Career Development opportunities.
We'll support your professional development education.
Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
Employee driven programs passionate about gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health
Hybrid flexible work model

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities.

If upon commencement of employment, you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.