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Location
Toronto, ON
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Work location
On site
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Salary$24.00 to $27.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contract
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
WhoPlusYou
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Functional Area: Operations Type of Employment: Full-time Contract Travel: As required We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Underwriting Technician to join our growing Operations team in Canada on a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will possess strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals seeking to build a career in commercial insurance. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, computer, and Microsoft Office skills, a commitment to accuracy and teamwork, and an interest in the commercial insurance and/or specialty insurance industry. About Us HDI Global SE delivers a comprehensive service-based offering to the commercial and specialty insurance markets. Our strategy is to create sustainable growth and build a robust company that operates successfully worldwide. Our highly competent team is committed to delivering market-leading insurance solutions. We are part of the Talanx Group, one of the major European insurance groups, with insurance revenue of EUR 49.0 billion (2025), and more than 120 years of experience in industrial insurance. HDI Global SE operates in more than 175 countries across the globe with over 5,500 employees worldwide. Financial strength ratings: AM Best A+ (Stable), Standard & Poor?s AA- (Very Strong, Outlook Stable). At HDI, we offer employees the advantages of an international organization within a modern, dynamic work environment in the heart of downtown Toronto that both challenges and rewards. We foster strong internal and external communication and achieve our objectives through our core values of Together, Ownership, and Performance. Employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas and play an active role in shaping the future of our company. Your Responsibilities Supporting a small team of full and part-time Operations Associates who?s core functions are to: record submissions, perform policy and premium data entry, issue policies and invoices for multiple lines of business Assisting with scheduling and delegation of work to the Operations team members Policy administration processes Ensuring the timely input and accuracy of data into the systems Ensuring proper file documentation Supporting the Team Lead for Operations Regular assistance in monitoring and reporting on the team?s accuracy, timeliness and efficiency Support strategic business plans by working in and/or leading smaller projects that are focused on process improvement and increasing the efficiency of workflows Support the various Underwriting departments from within the Operations team Underwriting directed approach in developing internal process improvements Your Profile (Skills, Qualifications & Experience) Previous/ related experience preferably in underwriting / assistance experience in property and casualty or specialty lines LOBs is not required Understanding of insurance policy wordings and underwriting methods is a plus Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task Completion of or working on insurance courses is an asset Completion of bachelor?s degree or equivalent would be an asset Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word & Outlook) Excellent oral and written English communication skills French and/or German language skills are considered an asset Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced team environment Entrepreneurial and self-motivated What We Offer Hourly rate: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour (37.5 hours per week) 12-month contract with the possibility of extension based on business needs and performance Full-time position with regular office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Potential hybrid work environment International network with opportunities for global collaboration 4% vacation pay in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA)...