Underwriting Assistant - 12 Month Contract

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. The company is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and prioritizes supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to provide reassurance with its "You’re in Good Hands®" promise.

Through our Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.

Role Designation: Hybrid/ Work from office 2/3 days a week.

Benefits to joining Allstate (1 year full-time contract)

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Personal reflection day

• Exposure to the insurance industry

• Working within the community and giving back!

Job description: We're looking for an Underwriting Assistant, Auto and Property Lines, to join our team! As an Underwriting Assistant your work will have a big impact on ensuring that our book of business is correctly classified, by performing policy updates throughout the life cycle of the policy renewal.

Accountabilities:

• Coordinating and issuing customer mailings.

• Apply underwriting strategies in accordance with company guidelines and personal underwriting authority limits.

• Work closely to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with Underwriters, Allstate Brand sales department and co-workers, and respond to internal client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

• Use the computer system for policy inquiry, recording and tracking policy changes, Underwriting and rating transactions. Refer policies that are non-compliant to the Underwriters.

• Ensuring the delivery of individual results within appropriate metrics, including quality, quantity, timeliness, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

• Participates in projects/assignments as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or University Degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience

• Proficient in MS Office applications: Excel, Outlook, and Word

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and strong interpersonal skills, to work effectively and professionally with diverse groups.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Proven prioritization and time management skills with accurate results.

• Ability to work in an environment fostering teamwork