Introduction

Specialty Program Group Canada (SPG Canada) is a fast-paced insurance Managing General Underwriter (MGU) that provides innovative underwriting solutions for our network of brokers across Canada through our trade brands: Cansure, Beacon, i3 Underwriting, Totten Group, Anderson McTague & Associates, and Specialty Claims Canada. Our success as Canada’s largest MGU is based on our innovation, hospitality-level service, and living our values every day. We are a thriving, growing organization, providing stable and fulfilling careers for over 500 people across Canada.

We are leading supplier of property and casualty insurance in Canada, providing innovative underwriting solutions to licensed brokers across Canada. We offer a broad range of products servicing business in one of our core segments: Hospitality, Recreation & Resorts, Construction (COC), Contractors, Professional Insurance, Real Estate, Personal Property, Transportation and more. Our underwriting expertise and facilities let us write even the toughest risks or solve that small wrinkle in what might otherwise be a standard risk.

SPGCanada.ca | Cansure.com | Beacon.insure

 

Overview

Working as part of a team, you are responsible for analyzing the acceptability of business opportunities according to company guidelines. This includes reviewing and pricing of new submissions, renewal business and endorsements. You will work collaboratively with the team leader, colleagues, and management to provide value added expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners.

As an Underwriting Assistant (Personal Lines), you will help drive the growth and profitability of SPGC under our Cansure brand. You will build broker relationships and leverage your expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to build your book. Surrounded by a team of experienced practice leaders, managers, and executives, we provide an extensive array of products, ample capacity, and empowerment to enable your success. In this role, you will work collaboratively with your colleagues and management to provide value added expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners.

 

This is an office-based position with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement after the probationary period, based in either our Langley or Salmon Arm office.

 

Responsibilities

This position will:

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with underwriters and brokers through discussions and correspondence;
• Processes and issue documents as instructed by Underwriters and Managers;
• Meeting service standard and turnaround time with respect to issuance of documents;
• Support Managers and Underwriters with general administrative tasks;
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms;
• Work closely with underwriters to assist with the underwriting functions;
• Documents observations made during pre-reviews of files to assist underwriters;
• Completes renewal pre-reviews and may approve renewal referrals within authority;
• Perform underwriting support functions at the direction of underwriters including bind confirmations, and certificates with a high degree of accuracy;
• Preparing Certificates of Insurance;
• Editing & formatting of documents using a variety of software & programs;
• Reviewing documents for accuracy;
• Maintain/ innovate administrative workflow procedures to increase efficiency;
• Communicate internally with other departments via e-mail and telephone;
• Communicate externally with brokers as required; and
• Build and maintain electronic, and any applicable hard copy, records following established guidelines and processes.

 

Qualifications

You’re a good fit if you have:

• Have at least 1-2 years of experience with transferrable skills in Customer service, administration or insurance;
• Hold a broker license (level 1 or 2), or can qualify for a license within 1 year;
• Can type a minimum of 40 words per minute;
• Have good communication skills;
• Are proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word;
• Willing to take insurance courses for continued growth and industry knowledge;
• Are familiar with the basic legal structures in Canada; and
• Can work in office full time at either our Langley or Salmon Arm office.

 

Benefits

By joining Specialty Program Group Canada, you’ll become part of a rapidly growing company focused on providing innovative insurance solutions to support independent brokers in Canada. As a member of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time-off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

 

Salary Range:

The expected salary range for this position is from $40,000 – $45,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. Specialty Program Group Canada and affiliated brands are proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which include extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, RRSP matching, paid time off benefits, and a variety of potential bonus opportunities.

Apply Today:

Interested applicants are asked to send your resume to careers@spgcanada.ca. Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.