Underwriting Assistant (Commercial Property)
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Do you value integrity and innovation How about passion and caring Great! Us too and thats why youll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day.
Out-of-scope
Permanent Full-time
Work Location: Toronto Ontario. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work from home and at the Toronto West office on a scheduled rotation after completing training requirements.
Closes: Friday February 13 2026
General Accountability
The Underwriting Assistant provides administrative support to the underwriting team assists with less complex renewals and new business and assesses routine renewal applications for insurability.
Key Accountabilities
Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Administrative Support
Reviews and dispatches underwriting submissions (entire triage process)
Maintains filing systems.
Provides administrative support to the underwriting team.
Policy Processing
Assists in the processing of new/renewal applications revisions cancellations and quotes with a mix of processing simple new business and servicing existing policies.
Assists the underwriter by doing base rating service for new and renewal business
Issuance of our small business and less complex policies
Reviews and evaluates less complex new business/renewal business as well as revisions to confirm the nature and degree of risk involved.
Acquires further information on applications (and the risks involved) when necessary.
Determines whether to accept modify or escalate risks on less complex and small business accounts.
Broker Relationships
Explains underwriting criteria and decisions to brokers on small and less complex business (verbally and/or in writing).
Develops and maintains working relationships with brokers to generate a flow of profitable business and provide assistance in resolving any service matters.
Promotes and sells supporting products to brokers.
Negotiates conditions premiums and limitations for less complex renewal policies to balance business needs and underwriting guidelines in limited situations (in applicable positions only).
Leadership
Actively contributes to and supports a culture of a high performing workforce.
Participates in divisional succession plans ensuring professional and career development and supports development in others.
Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic vision and corporate strategies.
Is actively committed to leadership development across the company supporting team and workforce readiness through mentoring training and developmental opportunities.
Corporate Management
Enables the success of programs and policies that are in alignment with corporate and divisional strategies.
Manages risk in area of authority.
Ensures that the Health Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility.
Education & Experience
A one-year certificate from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Business or Office Administration.
1 2 years experience in an insurance industry office environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of office procedures and office equipment.
Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of underwriting procedures.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of insurance.
Behavioural Competencies
Leader Level 2 - Applies (Self & Others)
Accountability - Goes Beyond Basic Expectations to Implement Customer/Partner Focused Solutions
Business Acumen - Applies Business Fundamentals and Thinks in Future-Oriented Terms
Change Agility - Is Nimble; Shifts Gears Quickly and Comfortably.
Leadership - Leads Self and Others.
At SGI CANADA were committed to building a workplace where everyone feels seen and heard and where every individual is respected. Our commitment to reconciliation includes actively hiring Indigenous People and creating opportunities for diverse talent to thrive. We offer more than a job; we embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences provide a career with purpose growth and belonging. Join us and help shape a workplace where every voice matters and contributes to our shared success.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process we invite you to submit your accommodation request toand we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.
Pay Range:$55371.00 - $69175.00Posting Close Date:
January 29 2026As you prepare to submit your application and cover letter if applicable please highlight the achievements that demonstrate why youre a great candidate for this role.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Employee Orientation
- Data Entry
- Organizational skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Math
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Office Experience
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Administrative Experience
