Commercial Underwriting Assistant - P&C

About ICPEI

Based in Charlottetown, the Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island (ICPEI) is a Canadian insurer offering home, auto and commercial insurance solutions. Our products are sold exclusively through a network of brokers in Canada.

Since its founding in 1987, ICPEI has steadily grown, building a solid reputation on its rigorous approach to risk selection. ICPEI is now owned by Desjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG).

Your role

Reporting to the Manager, Commercial Lines, Atlantic, you will support the Commercial Underwriting team across Canada with a variety of responsibilities.

What you bring to the position

· 1-2 years of P&C insurance industry experience or equivalent

· Keen interest in developing a career in underwriting

· Ability to work independently

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Strong time management, problem solving and organizational skills,

· Ability to action requests quickly and prioritize competing tasks.

· Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite programs

· Familiarity with Guidewire an asset

· Bilingual an asset (French/English)

What you will do

· Triage centralized inboxes

· Daily entry of new business and assignment to underwriters

· Process new business policies, renewals and endorsements

· Assist with requests for applications

· Assist with maintaining renewal timelines

· Collect information for underwriters

· Update information in Guidewire

· Respond to general inquiries

· Broker follow-ups (managing Abeyances)

· Review and track new business submissions

· Build strong working relationships with brokers

· Maintain high levels of service both internally and with brokers

· Ad hoc duties as assigned.

What we offer

· Flexible (remote – 100%) workplace

· Competitive compensation package

· Comprehensive benefits

· RRSP program with Company matching

· Paid training and professional development

Please be aware that only candidates who are invited to the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

• Do you live in Ontario or the Atlantic region?

Experience

• Commercial underwriting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Remote