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Working Business Language: English. This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English.
About Us
At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON.
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, with over $4 billion in annual revenue and assets of $12 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million members in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy. Learn more at wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
Working under general supervision, the Underwriting Assistant is responsible for providing general office support to the underwriting department while providing a superior service experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform data entry activities.
- Assist with customer inquiries; including payment processing where applicable.
- Distribute of work to underwriters.
- Perform follow up activities for policy transactions.
- Prepare, sort and distribute of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Perform daily filing activities.
- Provide switchboard and reception relief.
- Ensure all resource materials are kept up to date, including training materials.
- Work effectively towards the goals of the team.
- Build positive working relationships with internal and external parties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma.
- Post-secondary education an asset.
- Willingness to enroll in a Property and Casualty Industry Designation or certificate.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated attention to detail with an eye for accuracy.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Demonstrated communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.
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