Assistant Underwriter, Professional Lines

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Burns & Wilcox Canada Full time

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a dedicated underwriting assistant to collaborate with our experts and provide top-notch service to our clients in the Professional Lines underwriting unit.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • You are highly organized and excel at multitasking, with a keen eye for details and efficient time management skills in a fast-paced setting.
  • You show proactivity by taking the lead without waiting to be directed, foresee project requirements, and are ready to pitch in to complete tasks.
  • You are a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment where mutual support is crucial for achieving goals.
  • You maintain a professional approach and prioritize customer service, always putting the needs of clients first while upholding a strong work ethic and reputation.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support a portfolio of business under the guidance of an underwriter
  • Handle new insurance submissions
  • Record applications, create binders, and manage policies and endorsements
  • Execute risk binding, invoice posting, and technical data processing
  • Coordinate inspections, address endorsement requests, and facilitate communications for the underwriter
  • Cultivate relationships with retail insurance brokers and oversee outstanding information for underwriting completion

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent mix of education and work background
  • Prior experience in insurance administration within underwriting and/or brokerage support, preferably with excess & surplus lines
  • Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and administrative tasks
  • Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a motivation for continuous learning and professional growth towards achieving full underwriting authority

Compensation Package:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health benefits
  • Group RRSP
  • Sponsored ongoing education and certifications

About the Company

When individuals seek insurance coverage for unique or unconventional needs, Burns & Wilcox Canada is their go-to. We provide comprehensive solutions to insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, operating as a subsidiary of the H.W. Kaufman Group. The H.W. Kaufman Group stands out for its distinctive capability to handle highly specialized risks through brokering, insuring, and financing, unmatched by any other specialty insurance organization in the world.

Burns and Wilcox Canada is dedicated to respecting individuals' dignity and independence, striving for integration and equal opportunities for all. We encourage applications from qualified candidates and will accommodate disability-related requirements in compliance with provincial human rights codes throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodations for a disability during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department. Any information regarding accommodation will be treated with confidentiality.



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