Administrative Assistant

Axis Insurance Managers Inc • Vancouver, BC

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Axis Insurance Managers Inc. dares to be Elite. We strive to be the best in our industry, helping people protect what matters most to them. We innovate. We collaborate. We push ourselves, and one another, to be more than we were the day before. To work with us means approaching each day with a passion for what you do, knowing that you make a difference – to your clients, to your colleagues, to yourself.

We’re looking for people who are continuously growing – from Good to Great, from Great to Elite.

We’re looking for YOU.

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years' experience in a corporate administrative support role
• General Insurance Salesperson Level 1 license through the Insurance Council of British Columbia; equivalent license in province of residence with the ability to obtain a British Columbia license; or commitment to obtain a Level 1 license within 6 months of hire considered an asset
• Post Secondary degree considered asset
• Experience using EPIC broker management system an asset
• Commercial insurance industry experience considered an asset
• Providing friendly, professional service
• Making a positive difference to those around you
• Sharing ideas and working with a great team of proactive, innovative thinkers
• Learning, growing, and pushing past barriers
• Living with integrity
• Taking ownership of your work and actions
• Providing exceptional service – YOU understand that your clients are both internal & external, and you add value by ensuring they have everything they need – even when they don’t know they need it!
• Staying calm in the storm – even in a pressure cooker, YOU keep your cool, knowing you’ve got this!
• Staying on top of priorities & managing expectations – YOU know every deadline and live by your To-Do List!
• Paying attention to the little things that make a big difference – YOU dot your I’s, cross your T’s, and check all your boxes to make sure it’s done right … the first time!
• Getting stuff done – YOU proactively seek out ways to show how helpful you are!

Nice To Haves

• General Insurance Salesperson Level 1 license through the Insurance Council of British Columbia; equivalent license in province of residence with the ability to obtain a British Columbia license; or commitment to obtain a Level 1 license within 6 months of hire considered an asset
• Post Secondary degree considered asset
• Experience using EPIC broker management system an asset
• Commercial insurance industry experience considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Attending and taking notes at insurer meetings
• Developing, maintaining, and updating insurer Market Registry
• Developing Outlook Contacts/Address Book
• Canvasing industry news and updates on Product Lines and Industry Segments to share with the team
• Undertaking benchmarking projects
• Developing and updating registry on industry regulations, taxes, unlicensed placements, etc.
• Developing and updating regulatory disclosures and consents
• Monitoring Lloyds news & compliance updates
• Creating tutorials for various departmental platforms and tools
• Creating system for collecting and filing insurer applications
• Canvasoing Insurance Council updates and practice advisories to share with the team
• Keeping track of markets used by MGAs
• Developing and maintaining process to keep up to date with insurer appetites
• Assisting in various Group Marketing assignments
• Assisting in organizing team building events
• Pulling insurer reports and update files
• Creating applications for in-house insurance programs
• Compiling audit information
• Drafting department emails

Benefits

• Competitive Employee Benefits Plan. Axis has customized medical, dental, long-term disability, AD&D, critical illness, life insurance, and EAP coverage for you & your family.
• Competitive vacation time
• Flex work options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree