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Underwriting Assistant (Hybrid, New Brunswick / Nova Scotia) Jobs in Dartmouth, NS at Wawanesa Insurance
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Date:Feb 14, 2024
Location:Dartmouth, NS (Hybrid), CA Moncton, NB (Hybrid), CA
Company:Wawanesa Insurance
Job ID:7622
Working Business Language: English
Salary:At Wawanesa, salary is one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. The salary offered 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 actual salary offered is expected to be in the range listed below, however candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply. The starting salary for this position is:
$41,000
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to 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 work. You may work from any of the following locations:Moncton, NB; Dartmouth, NS
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $4 billion in annual revenue and assets of $12 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; 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 two million members in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy. Learn more at wawanesa.com.
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.
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.
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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Title: Underwriting Assistant (Hybrid, New Brunswick / Nova Scotia)
Company: Wawanesa Insurance
Location: Dartmouth, NS
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