Job Opportunities Bilingual Underwriting Assistant Commercial Lines (12 month term)

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Montreal - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: $ 50000 - 55000
Posted on: 5 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID:9958


Employment Type:
Existing Role


Working Business Language: Bilingual in French and EnglishThis role is considered a head office role and requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the business languages utilized are both English and French. As such the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English and French.

Salary: At Wawanesa salary is only one component of a holistic comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our 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: $50000 - $ with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us
At Wawanesa we offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote may work from Montreal QC.

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa Mutual) founded in 1896 is one of Canadas 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 3300 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. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitobas Top Employers. To learn more visit .


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.

Job Overview

Working under general supervision the Underwriting Assistant is responsible for providing general office support to the underwriting department while providing a superior service experience. This role requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada. As such the successful candidate must be fully proficient in French and English.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform data entry activities.
  • Assist with customer inquiries; including payment processing where applicable.
  • Distribute of work to underwriters.
  • Perform follow up activities for policy transactions.
  • Prepare sort and distribute of incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Perform daily filing activities.
  • Provide switchboard and reception relief.
  • Ensure all resource materials are kept up to date including training materials.
  • Work effectively towards the goals of the team.
  • Build positive working relationships with internal and external parties.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma.
  • Fully proficient in French and English.
  • Post-secondary education an asset.
  • Willingness to enroll in a Property and Casualty Industry Designation or certificate.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail with an eye for accuracy.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize daily tasks.

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Diversity Equity Inclusion& Belonging

At Wawanesa we are committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including racialized persons women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of the 2SLGBTQIA community gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process please reach out in confidence to .

All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas .

Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen assess or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.


Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job ID:9958Employment Type: Existing RoleWorking Business Language: Bilingual in French and EnglishThis role is considered a head office role and requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the business languages utilized are both English and French. As s...
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