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Assistant, Commercial Underwriting (12 month Contract)

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In-Office
Vancouver, BC, CAN
Entry level
In-Office
Vancouver, BC, CAN
Entry level
Entry-level underwriting assistant who processes commercial business requests from a service queue, performs data entry into policy systems, orders reports, supports underwriters and technical processing teams, meets SLAs and quality targets, and provides customer service and general office support.
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The Opportunity

Reporting to the Team Leader of Technical Processing, you will be responsible for contributing to achieving Processing Center’s service targets, by proactively and consistently working through Commercial Business requests from a service que. You will be accountable for your individual work list by maintaining organized and efficient work habits, and providing exceptional customer service to our broker partners and Underwriting teams.  Also supporting a once and done environment and completing tasks in designated timeframes.  

What to Expect

  • Underwriting Assistant is an entry level processing role within the Processing Center.  Within this role you will begin to understand the underwriting processes and familiarize yourself with our guidelines and workflow in order to support completion of a variety of tasks. 
  • Working closely with the Underwriters and Technical Processing teams, ensuring work is accurately and fully completed
  • Contributing to achieving defined Service Level Agreements and Operating Level Agreements
  • Meeting quality and production expectations on a regular basis
  • Data entry into our policy systems, including some manual coding of off-system policies
  • Order required reports on policies
  • Help out with general office and other duties as required

What you Bring

  • Completed high school diploma
  • Any relevant work experience is an asset, but not necessary
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a post-secondary degree or diploma or willingness to complete a CIP designation
  • Professional, friendly, and courteous in all interactions, both within the company and our broker partners
  • Able to prioritize and organize your day-to-day tasks, working efficiently to complete tasks
  • Perform well in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
  • Courteous and positive interactions with other team members and our Broker partners in all forms of communication
  • Team player adaptable to a changing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy on transactions handled
  • Strong computer skills including previous experience in working in case management tools, portals or databases will be an asset

Salary Range: $45,000-$60,400

About Us

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter. 

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references). 


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About the Team
Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. 

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here. 

Definity Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Office

Vancouver, Canada

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