Finance & Insurance | Associate Underwriter - FT

Acera is looking for an ambitious, engaging experienced Associate Underwriter to be join our team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and distribute tasks to the team through our broker management system;
• Assist in the management of renewal lists and information trackers;
• Process new business, renewal, endorsement and cancellation documents;
• Transact premiums and reconcile accounting discrepancies;
• Ensure compliance with lloyd’s underwriting guidelines;
• Request and follow up for risk information on behalf of the underwriters;
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of contracts, forms, wordings, and company products;
• Work to ensure an exceptional internal client experience;
• Provide support during colleagues' absences and during busy periods;
• Participate in learning opportunities to develop skills and knowledge;
• Set up meeting agendas and take detailed minutes of team meetings as required;
• Create and send underwriting team updates to sales and broking teams as required;
• All other miscellaneous duties and special projects as required.

LOCATION AND STATUS:

Victoria, BC

Permanent full-time employment (35 hrs/week)

Hours: 9am - 5pm

$45K-$55K per year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Efficiency in the microsoft office suite; especially excel is required;
• Experience with insurance document management software is considered an asset;
• CIP or CAIB designation, or working towards is considered an asset;
• 1 – 3 years commercial insurance experience considered an asset;
• Previous administrative experience considered an asset;
• Exceptional interdepartmental communication.

VALUES & COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven organizational and time managements skills;
• High level of follow-up and follow through;
• Works well within a team and independently;
• Ability to dig deep, ask questions and problem solve;
• Committed to excellence in customer service;
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability in the quality and timeliness of work;
• Adaptable to change and committed to the continued betterment of processes;
• Critical thinker with attention to detail.