Underwriting Assistant
- Toronto, ON, M5H 1J9, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the insurance industry
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Summary
REVAU is experiencing strong organic growth, reaffirming our commitment to revolutionizing the commercial insurance industry. We believe there is a more efficient way to access commercial insurance by eliminating inefficiencies, valuing expertise, and enabling brokers to grow their portfolios.
If you would like to actively contribute to transforming the commercial insurance sector within a fast-growing company, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented person to join our team as an Underwriting Assistant. This role focuses on providing administrative and operational support to underwriters.
In this position, you will report to the Team Lead – Operations Support, and you will develop a solid foundation in underwriting practices while contributing to the team’s efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare standard insurance documents using templates and underwriters’ guidelines
- Enter and update data in Guidewire or other systems
- Organize and maintain digital underwriting files
- Respond to routine broker requests and escalate more complex cases
- Help gather underwriting information for submissions
- Support compliance efforts by ensuring documentation accuracy
Profile
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the insurance industry
- Basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize effectively
- Adaptability and proactivity
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility
Benefits
- Offices available depending on your location, Toronto or Vancouver
- Hybrid remote work for work–life balance
- Group insurance, wellness account, employee and family assistance program, and telemedicine
- Access to a retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- 7 personal days
- Birthday leave
- Bonus program
- Wellness program
- Training reimbursement program
This posting is for an existing vacancy. The final offer will reflect the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and the scope of the role.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Underwriting Assistant provides administrative and operational support to underwriters, including preparing insurance documents and maintaining digital files. They are also responsible for data entry, responding to broker requests, and assisting with compliance efforts.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in the insurance industry and possess basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential for this role.
Skills
- Administrative support
- Operational support
- Data entry
- Guidewire
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Underwriting practices
- Compliance
- Time management
Benefits
- Group insurance
- Wellness account
- Employee and family assistance program
- Telemedicine
- Retirement savings plan
- Personal days
- Birthday leave
- Bonus program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- Underwriting Assistant
- Commercial insurance
- Administrative support
- Operational support
- Guidewire
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data entry
- Compliance
- Broker support
- Insurance industry
- Hybrid work
- Retirement savings plan
- Professional development