Underwriting Associate (Paid Mentorship)
Toronto
Jumpstart Refugee Talent – Refugee Talent Hub /
Insurance /
Hybrid
Our employer partner, a leading insurance company, is looking to add a Underwriting Associate as part of their 2-year mentorship program in Toronto! This paid opportunity will provide you with mentorship and training in the fundamentals of Underwriting as well as technical and professional skills development to grow within an Underwriting role!
Reporting to the Underwriting Account Service Supervisor, you will support Underwriters, by working on an assigned book of business using multiple tools and resources while developing as an underwriting professional. Upon completion of the two-year mentorship program, you will:
· Continue to work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position.
· Gain significant experience in the Property and Casualty Commercial Insurance industry.
· Possess skills for today’s ever-changing marketplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, evaluate and summarize risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.
- Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies (bonds).
- Provides account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products.
- Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills. Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis
- Microsoft Office experience
- A genuine interest in launching a career in the insurance industry—no prior experience required
- Strong analytical thinking and a curious mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a structured training environment
- A team-oriented attitude with a passion for delivering great service
We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity, however; please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
