Underwriting Assistant - E&O

Toronto, ON I Canada

As Underwriting Assistant, you will support the Underwriting team and act as the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts. The Underwriting Assistant will perform front-to-end activities throughout the life cycle of renewal and prospect accounts from submission to expiration with Underwriting oversight.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Pre-underwrites, evaluates risk, and assesses completeness of the underwriting package before underwriter is required to review. Communicate directly with Brokers on behalf of the Underwriters to collect account and insured information necessary for risk analysis.
• Perform and apply knowledge of line of business specific product underwriting rules and/or guidelines for pre-analysis support of submission in preparation of further analysis for quoting stage.
• Develop initial pricing, basic coverage structuring, quotation, and binder packages of the risk on behalf of the Underwriter. 
• Collaborate effectively with Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, and internal units within XL Catlin to manage the status and workflow of multiple tasks and accounts.
• Communicate account status to ensure completion of outstanding subjectivities needed to execute policy issuance and premium collection as part of bound accounts.
• Develops initial pricing, basic coverage structuring, quotation, and binder packages of the risk on behalf of the underwriter. Calculate base rating and apply experience modifications as part of underwriting package completed by Underwriting Support Unit for Underwriter review.
• Manage the workflow of multiple tasks and maintain a detailed understanding of the status of various tasks owned by Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, AXA XL internal network, and Fronting Partners around the world.
• Communicate account status to ensure completion of all tasks including premium collection as part of bound accounts.
• Collaborate and correspond verbally and in written format with internal and external contacts across the world, keeping in mind differences in local language, time zones, and good local standard, to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.

You will report to the Team Lead.

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We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Source Sans Pro%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;%22%3EOur 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called %26ldquo;Roots of resilience,%26rdquo; focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Source Sans Pro%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;%22%3EOur Pillars:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul style=%22margin-top: 0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Source Sans Pro%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;%22%3EValuing nature: %3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Source Sans Pro%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;%22%3EHow we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society %26ndash; are essential to our future. We%26rsquo;re committed to protecting and restoring nature %26ndash; from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard %26ndash; by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Source Sans Pro%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;%22%3EAddressing climate change: %3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Source Sans Pro%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;%22%3EThe effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We%27re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.%3C/span%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22 style=%22font-family: %27Source Sans Pro%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22 style=%22font-family: %27Source Sans Pro%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;%22%3EIntegrating ESG: %3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22 style=%22font-family: %27Source Sans Pro%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;%22%3EAll companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. 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