RPC Underwriting Assistant - Fall 2026 Co-op/Intern

Definity Insurance Company • Montreal, QC

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a co-op/intern placement for Fall 2026, lasting 4 months. The role offers real-life experience and the opportunity to contribute to strategic goals within a supportive team environment at Definity. Definity is a company that cares for its people and has a track record of significant achievements.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills, including typing proficiency and comfort navigating multiple systems.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality of work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and a willingness to learn and grow.
• High school diploma required.
• Successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Progress toward a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation is an asset.
• Previous experience in the insurance industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support throughout the underwriting process, including data entry, report ordering, and maintaining policy information within internal systems.
• Partner with colleagues across the Commercial Underwriting team to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Support service level commitments by consistently meeting quality, accuracy, and productivity expectations.
• Develop a strong understanding of underwriting guidelines, workflows, and internal processes to complete work with confidence and precision.
• Assist with general administrative duties and contribute to ad hoc projects and team initiatives as required.

Benefits

• Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
• Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism.
• Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future.
• Hourly compensation starts at $22.50 per hour and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution.
• Potential is taken into consideration.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED