Company: Sovereign Insurance
Department: SOV - Operations
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant
The Opportunity:
At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. When you grow, we grow — your success crowns ours.
We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here, your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the Canadian businesses and communities we serve.
That shared commitment strengthens our culture and moves us forward — together. That’s the Crown Effect.
We are looking for an energetic, experienced Underwriting Assistant to join our UA team. The successful candidate will provide support to our underwriters through collaboration and performing a variety of administrative duties associated with the underwriting function.
How you will create impact:
- Completing the entry of new business, endorsements and renewals into the system and issuing policies.
- Training and mentoring less experienced staff, as well as assisting team lead or manager with workflow and creation of a team-oriented approach to meeting Regional and Corporate goals.
- Ordering risk inspections for underwriters, as requested.
- Preparing and maintaining basic file set up documents subject to the underwriter’s approval.
- Obtaining additional information from Brokers as required by the Underwriter.
To join our team:
- Minimum 2–3 years insurance industry experience, preferably commercial insurance.
- High School Diploma required.
- Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) courses an asset.
How you will succeed:
- You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
- You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
- You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
- You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.
What you need to know:
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
- The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
- A company that is committed to support the social, environmental and financial well-being of the lives, families and communities we impact.
Expected salary/hourly range $43,550- $72,583
The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Sovereign in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.
Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.
