Senior Underwriting Assistant, GOB

Tokio Marine Canada Ltd•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$65,000 - CA$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tokio Marine Canada (TMCan) is seeking a Senior Underwriting Assistant GOB to provide operations and underwriting support to group originated business underwriters. This role is crucial for ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in underwriting processes, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting team development. The Senior Underwriting Assistant will work within a hybrid model, splitting time between the office in downtown Toronto and remote work, with flexibility based on business needs.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of underwriting principles, insurance policy structures, and operational workflows.
Demonstrated attention to detail and high standards for accuracy and documentation.
Takes initiative, is self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines and driving for results.
The ability to thrive in a changing environment and be comfortable with ambiguity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS 360, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) with a particular focus on Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling complex policy transactions is an asset.
Previous insurance experience a definite asset.
Fluency in French preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level administrative and underwriting support to underwriters in the Group Originated Business line of business.
Maintain records of broker and group companies correspondence and set up client files.
Triage new business submission and prepare submissions for underwriting reviews.
Data entry into policy administration system.
Prepare insurance policies for issuance.
Process policy transactions and issue insurance certificates under the supervision of an underwriter.
Assist underwriters populate various underwriting tools and perform risk analysis utilizing established automated or manual resources for the purpose of quoting, negotiating and obtain the requisite authority necessary for renewal or new business policies.
Provide input on necessary improvements required on the various underwriting tools to ensure efficient handling of the business. This includes suggesting modifications regarding the submission ingestion, appetite review, price, capacity review, quote, bind, issue, service, and renewal processes.
Document assigned files ensuring completeness, compliance, and quality to meet the documented electronic file standards.
Perform other general clerical duties such as handling phone calls, handling payments/invoices, setting up files, copying, filing, faxing, scanning.
Assist with broader company tasks as needed.