Insurance Underwriting Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Markel Corporation Full time

Join Our Dynamic Underwriting Support Team

Are you eager to contribute to the insurance sector in a role that truly matters? As a member of our Underwriting Support team, you will collaborate with a dedicated group of underwriting assistants across various locations. This team plays a crucial role in providing administrative support to numerous underwriters.

Your Role: If you are seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact, this is the place for you. At Markel, our mission empowers individuals to confidently pursue their goals and opportunities. You will thrive in our global network of optimistic problem-solvers, where we continuously challenge each other to excel and achieve our full potential.

The Opportunity:

We are in search of a motivated individual to enhance our underwriting support team.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Timely and precise completion of various tasks, including but not limited to:
  • Issuing policies
  • Entering bordereaux
  • Processing Broker of Record changes
  • Managing policy cancellations, extensions, or mid-term adjustments
  • Performing additional underwriting administrative duties as necessary
  • Proactively suggesting improvements and enhancements
  • Staying updated on new workflows and underwriting bulletins
  • Understanding regional variances and collaborating to ensure consistency across Markel Canada
  • Maintaining regular communication with management regarding workload and priorities
  • Participating in national team meetings and conveying essential information back to the underwriting support team
  • Assisting in the successful adoption of new technologies and processes
Essential Qualifications:
  • A keen interest in commercial insurance products and their administration
  • Familiarity with the Canadian and Western insurance markets
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Adaptability to a changing work environment
  • Ability to respond to shifting deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work
  • Strong communication skills
  • A collaborative team player
  • Dedication to the organization, team, and role
  • Professionalism in all interactions
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues
  • Focus on personal growth and maintaining expertise
  • Effective participation in team efforts to achieve collective goals
  • Networking skills to acquire and implement knowledge
  • Continuous pursuit of improvements for enhanced efficiency and customer service
  • Appreciation for order and clarity in the workplace
  • Initiative to work independently
  • Well-developed communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective interaction
  • High level of accuracy in work to instill confidence in the broader business
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative
  • Flexibility in performing various roles and adjusting work hours as needed
About Us:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) is a Fortune 500 organization with a presence in over 20 countries, serving as a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations globally.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive starting salary with potential for annual bonuses and a robust benefits package
  • 20 vacation days plus additional floating holidays each year
  • Comprehensive company RRSP, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, travel insurance, vision care, and wellness programs
  • Numerous opportunities for skill development and career advancement with the necessary support

Are you ready to contribute your skills and expertise?

Markel values a diverse workforce that enriches our company with a variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome all candidates who meet the qualifications for this role, including those seeking flexible work arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we strive to ensure a positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application or interview process, please let us know.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure they can participate fully in the job application process and perform essential job functions if selected.

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