Underwriting Assistant, Surety

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Salary for the employee will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different employee profiles. However, we encourage employees who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to):

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

About the role

Underwriting Assistant, Contract Surety

Role Summary:

We are looking for an Underwriting Assistant to join our growing Contract Surety team!

What you'll do here: 

• Perform data entry into underwriting and billing systems according to our quality standards
• Collect relevant information required for invoice processing according to established processes 
• Generate reports and reference information as directed by the underwriters

• Calculate premiums on new additional premiums, return premiums and new business
• Responsible for all word processing functions associated with contract bonds including preparing bonds, renewals, riders, legal documents and correspondence
• Build and maintain good relationships with insurance brokers

• Correspond with end users of surety bonds concerning the status of contracts and projects

• Review incoming bonds issued by brokers for compliance, accuracy and completeness
• Participate in the issuance of surety bonds and premium adjustments for completed contracts 

What you bring to the table:

• High School Diploma or higher with up to two years of experience
• Proven experience onboarding, training, coaching, and/or mentoring team members 

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills
• Concern for quality of service and customer satisfaction 

• Exemplary communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment 
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
• Demonstrate autonomy and flexibility
• English/French bilingualism is an asset
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Employees are solely responsible for ensuring they are eligible to work on the specified role and for maintaining their work eligibility.