Underwriting Assistant

**We are looking for an Underwriting Assistant for the Property & Casualty division**

**Who We Are**

We are Tokio Marine Canada (TMCAN), a new, entrepreneurial, start-up Canadian insurance company based in Toronto, with a focus on the commercial Property and Casualty industry. We are part of the Japanese-based Tokio Marine Group of Companies, one of the world’s largest and most reputable insurance organizations. At TMCAN we will work with select brokers across Canada providing business insurance solutions for Canadian customers across a broad spectrum of insurance coverages.

**Our Noble Purpose**: We believe in a future Canadian Society that is innovative, progressive, and prosperous. This will require businesses to grow, challenge the status quo, and take calculated risks. We exist to help Canadian business by supporting them in the risks they take on by partnering with select professional brokers in providing practical solutions, superb service and being there in their times of need. We are Tokio Marine Canada - **we aspire to be a Good Company** - and you can trust us to always do the right thing.

**The Opportunity**

We are looking for an Underwriting Assistant - Property & Casualty to join our team. You will provide operations and underwriting support to property, casualty and professional & financial lines underwriters. This role offers potential for growth into an Underwriting role over time, as the business and team grow. Our focus is simple - create the best team of professionals in the business. If you enjoy the excitement, challenges and rewards that come with creating better ways to do business, this may be the opportunity for you.

**What You Will Do**

Reporting to the commercial operations manager, your responsibilities will include:

- Provide administrative support underwriters across TMCAN’s underwriting units.
- Maintain records of broker correspondence and set up client files.
- Triage new business submission and prepare submissions for underwriting reviews
- Data entry into policy administration system.
- Assist in the preparation of insurance transaction bordereaux.
- Prepare insurance policies for issuance.
- Process simple policy transactions and issue insurance certificates under the supervision of an underwriter.
- Perform other general clerical duties such as handling phone calls, greeting visitors, handling deliveries and mail, handling payments/invoices, setting up files, copying, filing, faxing, scanning, ordering supplies, and operating and maintaining departmental office equipment.
- You will also be asked to assist with broader company tasks as needed.

**Who You Are**

You are team player with a positive attitude who thrives in a consensus culture with an emphasis on collaboration. You are a self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to jump right in and can come up to speed quickly. You are comfortable working on a lean team and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done.

Our new Underwriting Assistant will have:

- The ideal combination of education and experience - a university degree or college diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience. Experience in property and casualty insurance preferred.
- Takes initiative, is self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
- Proven analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines and driving for results.
- Experience working closely with others and enjoy an atmosphere of cross-collaboration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to thrive in a changing environment and be comfortable with ambiguity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS 360, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) with a particular focus on Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) are required; fluency in French is preferred but not required.

**What’s In It For You**

You will have the opportunity to work with leadership and across teams and have an impact on the business, its growth, and the future of the company. The opportunities for the people that join Tokio Marine Canada are significant, from personal and professional growth to innovation and collaboration, we are committed to fostering an environment to help our people work together and realize their potential.

Opportunity awaits - come realize your potential at TMCAN

**A Bit More About Us**

At Tokio Marine, we are a new and growing company. We value collaboration and knowledge sharing and we actively seek out ideas. Your work will have an impact. We support our employees’ growth. We work hard to create a dynamic company culture that reflects our vision - to be a good company. We seek ways to give to help our communities and support causes important to our employees. We believe our employees represent the best this industry has to offer, and we want to keep b