Underwriting Assistants Jobs in Kitchener

Job Title: Underwriting Assistants
Job Ref.: 5106
Job Location: Kitchener, ON, Canada
Employer: Economical Insurance
Job Type: Full Time
About Us
At Economical, our employees have the potential to grow, develop and succeed while loving every minute of it.

We strive to give you more than what you'd expect from an insurance company. With competitive pay, company-matching on employee RRSP contributions, flexible benefits, employee volunteer program, and a focus on learning and development, we're increasing employee expectations from the inside.

Economical values and promotes our employees' well-being with an award-winning personal wellness programs. We are dedicated to providing wellness resources that support employees in reaching their personal health goals.

We're committed to your professional development and career growth. A global leader in employee training, Economical empowers our employees with the tools needed to succeed. We offer reimbursement for both professional memberships and tuition for relevant courses and continuing education.

Job Description
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be accountable for providing superior service in a clerical and underwriting support role to the Personal Insurance Department.

Job Requirements:
• Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, whether with customers or co-workers;
• Perform well in a busy operation and remain calm under pressure;
• Proven team player who is adaptable to a changing environment;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong problem solving abilities.

Qualifications:
• Completed high school diploma and relevant work experience;
• Preference will be given to candidates with a post secondary degree or diploma or willingness to complete a CIP designation;
• Strong computer skills;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in a personal lines underwriting support role.

Job Duties:
• Gathering background information on new personal business;
• Receiving the print and matching to specific files and documents provided by underwriting staff;
• Entering and organizing new business, renewals, endorsements and cancellations into the personal insurance systems;
• Data entry, coding off-system policies, endorsements, forms, letters;
• Maintaining electronic logs and account specific spreadsheets;
• Receiving print and matching to specific files and documents provided by underwriting staff;
• Ordering and reviewing reports;
• Performing various mail and filing duties;
• Providing backup reception duties;
• General office and other duties as required.

Deadline Date: 05/02/2014

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