Underwriting Assistant

Aviva • London, ON

2d • CA$45,000 - CA$60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Commercial Insurance branch is looking for an Underwriting Assistant to help support the team by providing a variety of administrative duties. You will be trained on branch systems, triage process work flow, and understanding of insurance principles, products, and terminology. In this critical role you will be responsible for the initial organization and timely distribution of incoming tasks and communications, including but not limited to triaging incoming requests, processing various simple underwriting transactions, handling registered and urgent mail, and any administrative tasks assigned by the manager. You will play an important role within our branch operations, while directly impacting our customers’ experience.

Requirements

• Post-secondary or equivalent experience required and or Completion of a related educational, diploma/degree/accreditation
• 2 plus years’ related experience in administrative and or support function
• Able to work within a fast-paced environment, and work well under pressure
• Quick study/learning curve
• Ability and willingness to work with repetitive tasks and keep focused, with a good level of accuracy
• Excellent technical aptitude with computer systems; web based and in-house systems and databases, good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy is a critical component for success in this role
• Superior organization, time-management, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic priority changing environment
• Vested interest in learning and building career in the general insurance space.
• Effective in a culture of teamwork, collaboration and accountability; a person who encourages cooperation across the organization
• Always striving to live Aviva's values throughout all interactions

Nice To Haves

• Insurance background would be ideal

Responsibilities

• Assist the underwriting team with triaging and processing of documents including providing administrative and clerical support for Underwriters.
• Triaging incoming emails
• Process policies and documentation in a timely manner
• Data Entry to the RTM system
• Processing loss control reports and other assigned duties
• Perform quality control to meet the accuracy and underwriting requirements on business processing
• Administration support to the managers and underwriting teams as required
• Participates in the development and implementation of polices and documentation standards to support and facilitate Underwriters
• Organize and maintains department records and file system

Benefits

• Eligibility for annual bonus
• Retirement savings
• Share plan
• Health benefits
• Personal wellness
• Volunteer opportunities
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• Professional development education support
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree