Assistant Underwriter in Toronto, Ontario

• You’re organized and a master multi-tasker. You pay attention to details and can effectively manage your time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• You take initiative. You don’t wait until you are told what to do. You anticipate project needs and can roll up your sleeves to get the job done.

• You’re a team-player. Our organization collaborative atmosphere where supporting each other is critical for success.

• You’re professional and customer service focused. You put the needs of your internal and external clients first and take pride in your work and reputation.

• You’re ambitious. You hunt for new opportunities and want to build a rewarding and sustainable career

• Service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter

• Process new insurance submissions from clients

• Log applications, prepare binders, and process policies and endorsements

• Bind risk, post the invoice, and process technical data

• Order and follow up on inspections and handle endorsement requests and referrals for the underwriter

• Manage relationships with retail insurance brokers and follow up on any outstanding information needed to complete the underwriting file

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Sales driven individual with an interest in networking for new opportunities and driven to land key account

• Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and administration

• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail

• Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive compensation

• Health benefits

• Group RRSP

• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations

• Strong office culture of engagement and collaboration

Burns & Wilcox is the nation’s largest independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. In 1969, the late Herbert W. Kaufman recognized an opportunity to fill a void in the industry by establishing Burns & Wilcox as a wholesale brokerage and underwriting organization that would provide brokers and agents with unique access to a variety of insurance markets and help place their specialty risks. Today under the leadership of Mr. Kaufman’s son, Alan Jay Kaufman, that entrepreneurial spirit is thriving as Burns & Wilcox offers comprehensive solutions for retail insurance agents of all sizes, from the large alphabet houses to the more than 30,000 brokers and agent partners worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

External Company URL: http://www.kaufmanfinancialgroup.com

Street: Bay Adelaide Centre, West Tower

Post End Date: 8/31/2023

Company: Burns & Wilcox Canada

ID: 2023-7320