Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Insurance - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values- Care, Commitment, Community and Confidence.Aviva Canada Inc. has an excellent opportunity in our Aviva Business- Commercial Insurance Unit. Our Commercial Insurance Underwriting branch in Winnipeg, focuses on commercial property, casualty, and commercial auto business. The branch is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join this dynamic and profitable branch. In this position you will play a meaningful role in supporting a team that is driven every single day to think bigger and do better for our customers, and to achieve desired results. Your role is to learn and grow, to develop as a valued member of the team, and work toward and underwriting career path.Your support and assistance to the underwriters in the processing of commercial policies, process various underwriting transactions within assigned authority including endorsements, renewals, and new business is critical.What Youll DoAssist the underwriting team with triaging and processing of documents including providing administrative and clerical support for Underwriters.

• Process policies and documentation in a timely manner
• Data entry to the RTM system
• Processing loss control reports and other assigned duties
• Perform quality control to meet the accuracy and underwriting requirements on business processing
• Administration support to the managers and underwriting teams as required
• Participates in the development and implementation of polices and documentation standards to support and facilitate Underwriters

What Youll Bring

• Post-secondary or equivalent experience required and or
• Completion of a related educational, diploma/degree/accreditation
• 2 plus years’ related experience in administrative and or support function
• Insurance background would be ideal
• Able to work within a fast-paced environment, and work well under pressure
• Mindful of making deadlines, results-oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Quick study/learning curve
• Ability and willingness to work with repetitive tasks and keep focused, with a good level of accuracy
• Excellent technical aptitude with web based and in-house systems and databases, good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy is a critical component for success in this role
• Superior organization, time-management, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic priority changing environment
• 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.
• Need to be confident and comfortable to manage healthy level of autonomy
• Vested interest in learning and building career in the general insurance space.
• Effective in a culture of teamwork, collaboration and accountability; a person who encourages cooperation across the organization
• Self-starter who is able to work remotely if required.

What Youll Get

• Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks!
• Exceptional Career Development opportunities.
• Well support your professional development education.

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.Quick Apply

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