Underwriting Associate

Benefact Group

Underwriting Associate supporting the Regional Underwriting team in downtown Toronto. Opportunity to develop skills in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$55,000 - CA$67,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review applications, submissions and change requests to ensure accuracy and completeness for the regional team.
Provide a full range of administrative support and act on agreed action plans, working closely with Underwriters.
Assist with filing, data entry, research and report production.
Support renewals under $10,000 in premium.
Approve endorsements and prepare for processing to the National Data Support Team (NDST).
Other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a university degree or college diploma in insurance management or a closely related program.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional office environment.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Demonstrates a proactive, positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive annual bonus - where individual performance is recognized.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) - Up to 8% and no employee matching required.
Voluntary RRSP & TFSA programs – Grow your savings your way.
Hybrid work model – Supporting a healthy blend of work and home life.
Time off - paid vacation, plus paid wellness, personal, and volunteer days.
Summer hours – More sunshine, less screen time!
Monthly allowance – For commuting costs and home office supplies.
Employer-paid benefits – Vision, health, dental, life, and income protection.
Spending accounts – Health Care & Healthy Living Accounts to keep you thriving.
Wellness perks – Fresh fruit, snacks, and summer ice cream days!
Professional development – Tuition support & awards for CIP, FCIP, CRM, and more.
Personal development – Take that pottery class or learn guitar – we’ve got you!
Fun at work – Lunch & Learns, after-work socials, and Lunch with Leaders events.
Giving back is in our DNA – Team volunteer events, employee-nominated charitable donations, community grants, and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entryreport productionadministrative supportinsurance management

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal communicationteam collaborationorganizational skillsmultitaskingattention to detailproactive attitudepositive attitudework ethic