Underwriting Associate at Benefact Group

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Orientation, Underwriting Support, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Research, Report Production, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Multitasking, Attention to Detail, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Analytical Mindset, Proactive Communication, Tech-Savvy, Passion for Purpose, Growth Mindset

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: Permanent Location: Toronto, ON Job Ref: About the role Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada, which is proudly part of Benefact Group, is looking for an Underwriting Associate to join our team in our downtown Toronto office. This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity for a customer-oriented individual who is interested in pursuing a commercial underwriting career. Start to develop your skills by providing underwriting support to a Regional Underwriting team in addition to providing administrative support. Why join us? Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. For the seventh consecutive year, we are recognised as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employer’s for 2025 - we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Review applications, submissions and change requests to ensure accuracy and completeness for the regional team Provide a full range of administrative support and act on agreed action plans working closely with Underwriters Assist filing, data entry, research and report production Support renewals under $10,000 in premium Approve endorsements and prepare for processing to the National Data Support Team (NDST) Other duties as required What you'll need to have Post-secondary education in an insurance-focused or related program Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional office environment Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic setting High attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking abilities Demonstrates a proactive, positive attitude and a strong work ethic Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook What makes you stand out Strong Analytical & Detail-Oriented Mindset Proactive Communication & Collaboration Tech-Savvy & Process-Oriented Passion for Purpose & Growth Prior Exposure to Insurance or Risk Management What we offer A market competitive salary - let's discuss it Flexible, hybrid working program Annual home and roam allowance to support commuting costs and home office supplies Defined contribution pension plan - up to 8% with no employee matching required and voluntary RRSP and TFSA programs Generous annual bonus program for all permanent full-time staff Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus paid wellness, personal, volunteer and sick days Comprehensive employee group benefits, including health and dental coverage, income protection plans, life insurance, ADD insurance and an annual Health Care Spending Account Up to $200 for an annual personal grant to a charity of your choice Family and Employee Assistance Program, a discount and perks program as well as an annual fitness reimbursement Family friendly benefits including maternity/parental top-up payments Support towards professional designations Personal development subsidy covering courses of personal interests or hobbies Wellness perks such as daily fresh fruit, snacks and ice-cream days in the summer Engagement activities including regular lunch and learns, after-work get togethers and Lunch with Leaders program to name a few About us Ecclesiastical Insurance is a unique specialist insurance company that is deeply committed to protecting the needs of organizations that enrich the lives of others and to supporting initiatives that help improve the lives of those in need. We insure some of Canada’s most historic and culturally significant places, as well as the arts, retirement living, education, charities, and faith organizations. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating aninclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of usfeels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with arange of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interestsand we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applicationsfrom everyone. If you need any additional support during therecruitment process, then please let us know.

Responsibilities

The Underwriting Associate will review applications and submissions for accuracy and completeness while providing administrative support to the underwriting team. They will assist with data entry, research, report production, and support renewals under $10,000 in premium.