Commercial Underwriting Associate

**Working hours**:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday **Duration**:Permanent / FTC / Temporary **Location: Calgary, Alberta** **About the role***: **Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada**, who are proudly part of **Benefact Group**, are looking for a **Commercial Underwriting Associate** to join our **Calgary** office. We are seeking a Commercial Underwriting Associate to join our Western Region team. In this role, you'll provide support for our underwriting processes, working closely with experienced underwriters to learn and hone your skills. Expect to delve into tasks such administrative and technical support and aiding in risk assessment. This is an opportunity to learn the nuances of underwriting in a hands-on, supportive environment. Your role is pivotal in our mission to provide superior service delivery and in supporting Ecclesiastical’s "right first time" approach. Become a part of an organization that invests all available profits into charities and good causes, shaping a brighter future for all. Joining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation. **Key responsibilities**: - Assist with underwriting administration and handling low complexity underwriting cases. - Input data accurately and efficiently, recognising and rectifying where quality standards have been missed. - Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service, upholding our 'right first time' approach. - Act on agreed action plan to enhance the effectiveness of the team. - Operate within the Ecclesiastical framework and promptly escalate potential risks. **Knowledge, skills and experience** ***: - University degree or college diploma or equivalent insurance experience. - A basic understanding of insurance concepts and terminology is a plus. - Proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skills, and attention to detail. - Good verbal and written communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally. - Demonstrable organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines. - Flexibility to adapt to changing work requirements and learn new processes. - Professionalism and high ethical standards are a must, along with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. - Commitment to learning and professional development. - Proficient in reading, writing and speaking French is strongly preferred. **What we offer** ***: - A market competitive salary - Flexible working program - Defined contribution pension plan - with no employee matching required and voluntary RRSP and TFSA programs. - Generous annual bonus program for all permanent full-time staff - Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus paid wellness, personal, volunteer and sick days. - Comprehensive employee group benefits, including health and dental coverage, income protection plans, life insurance, ADD insurance and an annual Health Care Spending Account - Up to $200 for an annual personal grant to a charity of your choice - Family and Employee Assistance Program, a discount and perks program as well as an annual fitness reimbursement. - Family friendly benefits including maternity/parental top-up payments. - Support towards professional designations. - Personal development subsidy covering courses of personal interests or hobbies. - Wellness perks such as daily fresh fruit, snacks and ice-cream days in the summer - Engagement activities including regular lunch and learns, after-work get togethers and Lunch with Leaders program to name a few. **About us**: We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. - If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know._