Underwriting Assistant (PL)

HUB International • Langley, BC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Underwriting Assistant to join our growing team. As an Underwriting Assistant, you will support our underwriters in their day-to-day tasks. Working as part of a team, you are responsible for the efficiency and accuracy of insurance policy documents. This is hybrid position with the standard of 3 days in our offices.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of experience with transferable skills in customer service, administration, or insurance
• Ability and willingness to obtain a broker license (Level 1) within the first year of employment
• Open to or currently pursuing an insurance designation (CIP or CAIB preferred)
• Willing to take insurance courses for continued growth and industry knowledge
• Familiarity with basic legal structures in Canada
• Excellent typing proficiency and strong communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Technical competency with office equipment including printers and scanners

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with underwriters and brokers through verbal and written communication
• Process and issue documents as instructed by underwriters and managers with a high degree of accuracy
• Meet service standards and turnaround times with respect to issuance of documents
• Document observations made during pre-reviews of files to assist underwriters
• Complete renewal pre-reviews and may approve renewal referrals within authority
• Perform underwriting support functions including bind confirmations and preparing Certificates of Insurance
• Amend or update quotes based on instructions of underwriters
• Coordinate with underwriting areas to research and resolve escalated underwriting issues
• Support managers, underwriters, and coworkers with general administrative tasks
• Maintain and innovate administrative workflow procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
• Communicate internally with other departments via email, Microsoft Teams, and telephone
• Communicate externally with brokers as required
• Build and maintain electronic, and any applicable hard copy, records following established guidelines and processes

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time-off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees