Offers “Aviva”

Expires soon Aviva

Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Lines (Vancouver)

  • Internship
  • Vancouver (Clark)
  • Administration

Job description



We have a fantastic career opportunity in our commercial insurance branches, located in Vancouver. This role will support our Vancouver branch, however, there is flexibility on the location. Our Commercial Insurance branch is looking for an Underwriting Assistant to help support the team by providing a variety of administrative duties. You will be trained on branch systems, triage process work flow, and understanding of insurance principles, products, and terminology. 

In this critical role you will be responsible for the initial organization and timely distribution of incoming tasks and communications, including but not limited to triaging incoming requests, processing various simple underwriting transactions, handling registered and urgent mail, and any administrative tasks assigned by the manager. You will play an important role within our branch operations, while directly impacting our customers’ experience.

Accountabilities:

Assist the underwriting team with triaging and processing of documents including providing administrative and clerical support for Underwriters.

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Triaging incoming emails

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Process policies and documentation in a timely manner

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Data Entry to the RTM system

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Filing, faxing, and photocopying underwriting materials

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Processing loss control reports and other assigned duties

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Perform quality control to meet the accuracy and underwriting requirements on business processing

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Administration support to the managers and underwriting teams as required

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Participates in the development and implementation of polices and documentation standards to support and facilitate Underwriters

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Organize and maintains department records and file system 

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

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Post-secondary or equivalent experience required and or

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Completion of a related educational,  diploma/degree/accreditation

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2 plus years’ related experience in administrative and or support function

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Insurance background would be ideal

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Able to work within a fast-paced environment, and work well under pressure

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Mindful of making deadlines, results-oriented

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Ability to multitask

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Quick study/learning curve

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Ability and willingness to work with repetitive tasks and keep focused, with a good level of accuracy

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Excellent technical aptitude with web based and in-house systems and databases, good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite

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Strong attention to detail, accuracy is a critical component for success in this role

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Superior organization, time-management, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic priority changing environment 

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Strong ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

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Need to be confident and comfortable to manage healthy level of autonomy

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Vested interest in learning and building career in the general insurance space.

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Effective in a culture of teamwork, collaboration and accountability; a person who encourages cooperation across the organization

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Self-starter who is able to work remotely if required.

Additional Information:

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

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