Underwriting Assistant, Surety
About The Position
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary. We’re looking for an Underwriting Assistant, Surety, to join our growing team!
Requirements
- High School Diploma, or higher, with up to two (2) years of experience
- Quick and accurate data entry skills
- Good oral and written communication skills and team spirit
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Can make decisions and work independently
- Strong organizational skills to manage workflow efficiently without continuous supervision
- Computer literacy with Microsoft software knowledge
- Can multitask and meet tight deadlines
- Bilingual (French and English)
- Need to interact on a regular basis with an English-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country.
- No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Distribute department correspondence.
- Order reports and references as directed by the underwriters.
- Data entry into underwriting and billing systems.
- Responsible for all word processing functions associated with contract bonds including preparing bonds, renewals, riders, legal documents and correspondence.
- Build and maintain good relationships with insurance brokers.
- Communicate with end users of surety bonds regarding the status of contracts and projects.
- Review incoming bonds issued by brokers for compliance, accuracy and completeness.
- Review and respond to surety clerical audits as required and make necessary corrections or recommendations.
- Calculate premiums on new additional premiums, return premiums and new business.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
- Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
- Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
- Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
- Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
- Defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
