Underwriting Assistant, Commercial

Job summary

Assist underwriters with processing renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and new business, as well as administering specialty commercial insurance lines. Respond to broker inquiries, maintain broker relationships, meet performance targets and deadlines, and represent the company’s culture and brand.

Job details

Forward Insurance Managers Ltd. is a growing InsurTech Managing General Agency (MGA) licensed across Canada and distributes property & casualty insurance products through brokerage partners. Our vision is to blend traditional insurance delivery with technology for a modern approach. If you’re interested in developing your underwriting skills or looking to take your insurance career to the next level, we may be the right fit for you. Location: Vancouver, BC | 100% In-Office Responsibilities: Assisting underwriters with the processing of renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and new business. Assisting with internal administration of specialty commercial insurance lines. Answering inquiries and providing support to our brokers while building + maintaining relationships. Achieve performance targets and meet required deadlines to maintain service standards. Promote and model Forward culture, values and brand promise. Other duties as required. Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of experience in the insurance industry. Strong computer skills including high proficiency with MS office including excel. Typing speed and accuracy is critical. Able to work effectively under pressure and deliver on deadlines. An inclusive and transparent collaboration style. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Aptitude to adapt to changes in the workplace positively. Bonus if you also have… Prior experience with commercial and/or specialty lines insurance Salary Range: CAD $40,000-$55,000 *Actual pay may be below or above range based on candidates’ knowledge, skills, and level of ability relative to expectations for the role applied to. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply. Ready to move Forward? Apply here or send your resume to careers@forwardinsurance.ca Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Assist underwriters with processing renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and new business, as well as administering specialty commercial insurance lines. Respond to broker inquiries, maintain broker relationships, meet performance targets and deadlines, and represent the company’s culture and brand.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least one year of insurance industry experience, strong computer skills including high proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel, and accurate typing. They should communicate effectively in English, stay organized and adaptable, collaborate transparently, and work well under pressure; commercial or specialty lines experience is a bonus.

Listed skills

• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Insurance Processing
• Commercial Insurance
• Specialty Lines Insurance
• Broker Support
• Relationship Building
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Typing Accuracy
• Deadline Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organization
• Adaptability
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative

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