Contract
Underwriting Assistant
Posted on 01 October 26 by Pragathi Vijay
- Markham, Ontario
- $20 - $ per Hour
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Job Description
Job title: Underwriting Assistant
Location: Markham, ON - Hybrid role
Pay rate: $20/hour - payroll is biweekly
Role type: 6 month contract role with the possibility for a long term.
Note: 1 week of training is 100% onsite, after that 3 days a week are required in the Markham location, Monday and Tuesdays are mandatory, the 3rd day is the choice of the worker.
Job Summary:
This role is focused on supporting and assisting underwriters with processing of documents including providing administrative and clerical support to the underwriting team.
This role is focused on supporting and assisting underwriters with processing of documents including providing administrative and clerical support to the underwriting team.
Responsibilities:
- Data entry into the Guidewire and Legacy system for new business, renewals, and endorsements including various changes under the direction of underwriters/team lead
- Provide maximum broker satisfaction whenever contact is made with brokers focused on personal lines auto and property accounts
- Support the team on meeting production goals and targets
- Efficiently transfer policies via conversion process
- Efficiently assist with other assigned duties
- Working as part of a team is essential as well as meeting deadlines
Personal lines insurance experience is an asset.
Requirements:
- Ability to adapt to change and perform effectively under pressure
- Capability to multitask and monitor progress to meet deadlines
- Enthusiasm for learning and taking on new challenges
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions
- General knowledge of Excel
- Attention to detail and accuracy is more important than speed
- Ability to learn new systems quickly; very tech-savvy
- Organized and strong time management skills
Work Model:
This position is transitioning to a hybrid work model (on-site and remote). All training will be conducted on-site and will last approximately 2 weeks.
At Leap we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. That means all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Leap will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Leap encourages applicants of all ages.