Commercial Property Underwriting Assistant

Tokio Marine Canada Ltd•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$50,000 - CA$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Property Underwriting Assistant provides underwriting, technical, and operational support to property underwriters across straight-up, quota share, and excess commercial property placements, including Equipment Breakdown solutions. This role supports the end-to-end underwriting process, including submission intake, risk analysis, data management, pricing support, policy issuance, and portfolio reporting. The Assistant will assist in evaluating both catastrophic and non-catastrophic exposures, while ensuring data accuracy and integrity across underwriting and policy administration systems. Working closely with underwriters, actuaries, and cross functional partners, the Assistant plays a key role in enhancing underwriting efficiency, supporting data driven decision making, and maintaining high quality standards across all underwriting outputs. The position offers the opportunity to develop technical underwriting expertise and progress into an underwriting role over time.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in property and casualty insurance
Experience supporting commercial property underwriting, preferably in the upper mid-market or large account segment
Familiarity with property policy wordings, underwriting documentation, and data management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate insights
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required
Collaborative mindset with strong relationship building capabilities
Adaptability and comfort working in a dynamic and evolving environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Fluency in French preferred but not required
Experience with underwriting, policy administration, or data systems is an asset
Familiarity with data visualization, automation tools, or Copilot is an asset
Self-motivated with a proactive and solutions oriented mindset
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Curious and eager to learn within a technical underwriting environment
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Support the triage and processing of new business and renewal submissions
Assist in the technical evaluation of property risks, including catastrophe and non-catastrophe exposures
Coordinate and track renewal pipelines, including preparation of monthly renewal summaries
Partner with underwriters throughout the underwriting lifecycle to support account analysis and execution
Compile, validate, and maintain underwriting and portfolio data across systems
Monitor data quality and ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with underwriting standards
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics to support underwriting and portfolio management
Identify trends, exposures, and areas of concern to support underwriting decisions
Support data entry and maintenance within policy administration systems
Assist in the preparation and issuance of quotes, binders, endorsements, and policy documentation
Perform quality control reviews of policy documents, including declarations, endorsements, and exclusions
Maintain organized and complete electronic underwriting files
Identify opportunities to improve underwriting workflows, data capture, and system utilization
Support automation initiatives across submission intake, pricing, issuance, and reporting processes
Assist in driving efficient policy issuance and tracking timelines against service standards
Coordinate catastrophe exposure analysis to support underwriting decisions
Track and manage key underwriting inputs such as statements of values, BI worksheets, and risk control data
Liaise with brokers, risk engineers, and reinsurers to gather and validate required information
Support internal underwriting audits, including file reviews and documentation validation
Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
Assist in producing management and production reporting
Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, claims, risk control, and operations teams
Support clear communication with brokers and external partners as required
Participate in industry events and maintain awareness of market trends and emerging risks

Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is (50,000-65,000).
Compensation may vary for roles in other regions to reflect local market conditions and currency differences.
At Tokio Marine Canada, our salary ranges are designed to reflect the skills, experience, and responsibilities required for each role while providing room for growth.
For experienced professionals, offers are typically positioned near the midpoint of the range.
The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who consistently deliver exceptional performance and impact.
Candidates who are newer to the role may start below the midpoint, with opportunities to progress as they develop.
Final offer decisions take into account factors such as location, relevant experience, and individual skill set.
We value collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, where every voice matters and every team member makes an impact.
We believe in flexibility, authenticity, and growth: because when our people thrive, so does our business.
TMCan offers the unique opportunity to work side by side with senior leaders, gaining direct exposure to strategic decision-making and business planning.