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Underwriting Assistant

  • Markham, ON
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Nov 4, 2026
  • 1 position

$20 / hour

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Employment type
Contract
Posting language
English
Working hours
37.5 hours per week
Office presence
3 days per week

Job summary

The Underwriting Assistant will enter data into Guidewire and Legacy systems while providing administrative support to the underwriting team. They will also assist in managing policy conversions and ensuring broker satisfaction for personal lines accounts.

Job details

Underwriting Assistant Explore an exciting opportunity in the insurance sector for our client, where you will support essential underwriting operations in a collaborative hybrid environment. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to document processing, administrative excellence, and delivering quality service while helping achieve operational goals. What is in it for you: • Hourly salary of $20. • 8-month contract. • Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week. • Week 1: 100% on-site training. • Ongoing schedule: 3 in-office days per week. • Fixed office days: Monday and Tuesday. • Flexible office day: 1 additional day of your choice each week. Responsibilities: • Enter data into Guidewire and Legacy systems for new business, renewals, endorsements, and various policy changes under the direction of underwriters or the team lead. • Provide administrative and clerical support to the underwriting team. • Deliver maximum broker satisfaction when interacting with brokers regarding personal lines automobile and property accounts. • Support the team in meeting production goals and targets. • Transfer policies through the conversion process efficiently. • Assist with other assigned duties. What you will need to succeed: Required qualifications • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel. • Strong technical aptitude. • Ability to learn new systems quickly. • Strong analytical skills. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Ability to identify and implement solutions. Preferred qualifications • Personal lines insurance experience. Soft skills • Adaptability and ability to perform effectively under pressure. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Enthusiasm for learning and taking on new challenges. • Attention to detail and accuracy. • Teamwork. Why Recruit Action? Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Underwriting Assistant will enter data into Guidewire and Legacy systems while providing administrative support to the underwriting team. They will also assist in managing policy conversions and ensuring broker satisfaction for personal lines accounts.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong technical aptitude, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Previous experience in personal lines insurance is preferred, along with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Listed skills

  • Data entry · Preferred
  • Microsoft Excel · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Administrative Support · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • adaptability · Preferred
  • Time management · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Technical aptitude
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Administrative support
  • Document processing
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Operations
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Leadership
  • Technical Acumen
  • Analytical Skills
  • Enthusiasm
  • Clerical Works
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Underwriting
  • Document Processing
  • Personal Lines Insurance

Job areas

  • Administrative
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Underwriting Assistant
  • Statistical, Finance and Insurance Clerks
  • Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

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