Underwriting Assistant - Individual

at  Wawanesa Insurance

Date: Nov 7, 2024
Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid), CA Edmonton, AB (Hybrid), CA Calgary, AB (Hybrid), CA Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid), CA
Company: Wawanesa Insurance
Job ID: 8763
Working Business Language: English.
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $42, 000 - $52, 000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

ABOUT US

This role requires you to be physically onsite in a Wawanesa office. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB;
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of 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 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more, visit 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One to two years’ experience in an administrative or customer service capacity in an office environment is required
• Willingness to enroll in, actively workinag towards or completion of LOMA 280 and 290 is an asset.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is required, JIRA software experience would be an asset
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and to completion.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate at the right level for the audience, including telephone skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure and handling stressful situations in a professional manner
• Good time management and organization skills with the ability to establish priorities and meet Company service standards, with the ability to handle a fluctuating workload.
• Ability to contribute to a positive and collaborative work atmosphere
• Demonstrated adherence to strict confidentiality and privacy of information policies
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!

• Provide exceptional customer service to brokers on their new business applications
• Act as a liaison between the underwriter and the broker
• Review and set up new applications for underwriters’ review and order and follow up on underwriting requirements
• Ensure new life applications are processed in a timely manner, with attention to detail
• Investigate inconsistencies and missing information
• Follow compliance regulations by obtaining the necessary requirements
• Provide mentorship and training to new hires as required
• Perform other duties as assigned