Title:  Underwriting Assistant - Risk Managed EB (TRusT)

HSB Canada, part of Munich Re, is Canada's premier engineering-driven specialty insurer and provider of inspection, engineering and technology services that set the standard for excellence in the market. Our constantly evolving offerings lead the market in cyber, equipment breakdown, renewable energy, technology services, engineering- based risk management and inspection services. We bring technical expertise to help our clients stay ahead of complex, emerging and technology-based risks.  We dare to think big, and we are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as key priorities and a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions.

HSB is much more! It’s insurance. Engineering. Technology. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.hsb.ca

Primary Objectives:

The Underwriting Assistant plays a key role in supporting the technical risks underwriting team by processing policies, maintaining accurate customer records, and ensuring seamless workflows across various internal departments. This position contributes to the smooth operation of the underwriting process by performing administrative tasks, addressing discrepancies, and assisting in the preparation of new and renewal accounts.

For technical reasons, the location of this job has been entered as Toronto. However, the location of this position is flexible to be based out of one of our regional Hubs.

Please apply online and submit your candidacy by EOD May 5th.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process policies in administrative systems including new business, changes, renewals, inspection work orders, and cancellations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in preparing and issuing policies, endorsements, and other related documentation.

• Identify and address discrepancies in customer records and policy data.

• Support Account Executives in the preparation for new and renewal accounts.
• Review New Business/Renewal submissions and prepare files for assessment by the TRusT Team.

• Communicate with internal departments to ensure smooth workflows and resolve issues promptly.
• Liaise with multi-functional teams as required to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks.

• Prepare, generate, and update reports as required (monthly, quarterly, ad hoc).

• Contribute to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• A College or University degree/diploma or equivalent is required.
• CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) designation or currently enrolled in the CIP program is an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience in the insurance industry or related field is an asset (preferably in property insurance).
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver on time.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to approach tasks with a structured, results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel and other MS Office applications.

Company Benefits:

Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better. Go further with HSB.

We are pleased to offer our employees great benefits and resources to support their mental, physical and financial well-being. These include:

• An engaging and collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and development
• A hybrid work environment that combines weekly in-office and remote days
• A great compensation package including an annual company bonus
• Competitive company-paid flexible health and dental benefits, starting on your first day
• Flexible dollars provided by the company to put towards a Health Spending Account and/or Wellness Spending Account
• Wellness program with tools and resources supporting your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing – on and off the job
• Participation in the DC Pension Plan with a progressive employer contribution scale based on tenure starting at 4%, plus optional company match in the RRSP plan
• Generous time off including vacation, personal days, unplanned time, Statutory Holidays and company-wide early closure half-days
• Learning and development programs and resources, including unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Education Assistance Program, and reimbursement for professional fees
• Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program

HSB Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination.  Accommodation will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process.  If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please consult with Human Resources or contact hr@hsb.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.