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Underwriting Associate

Ecclesiastical Canada is hiring an Underwriting Associate for our downtown Toronto office, offering a competitive salary, strong benefits, and a hybrid work model.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Ref: 204943

About the role

Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Underwriting Associate to join our downtown Toronto office.

This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity for a customer-oriented individual who is interested in pursuing a commercial underwriting career. Start to develop your skills by providing underwriting support to a Regional Underwriting team in addition to providing administrative support.

\n We are actively recruiting for this replacement opportunity. We don’t use AI tools in our screening or hiring process. Every application is reviewed by real people who want to learn what makes you shine. Ready to make an impact and love what you do? Let’s make it happen together!\n

Why join us?

Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. For the eighth consecutive year, we are recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employer’s for 2026 - we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes.

\n What you'll be doing \n

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

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

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Strong Analytical & Detail-Oriented Mindset
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Proactive Communication & Collaboration
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Tech-Savvy & Process-Oriented
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Passion for Purpose & Growth
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Prior Exposure to Insurance or Risk Management
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\n What we offer\n

At Ecclesiastical Insurance, we believe work should feel rewarding — and we mean that in every way! Our Total Rewards package goes way beyond competitive pay, bringing you excellent benefits, wellness & well-being support, and perks that make a real difference.

We’re committed to transparency and fairness for this role; the base salary range is between $55,000 and $67,700. That’s just the base —the full package includes so much more! Actual pay depends on your experience, skills, and fit for the role. If this range isn’t quite what you had in mind, we’d still love to hear from you!

\n Compensation & Financial Perks\n

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.

\n Work-Life Balance\n

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!

\n Home & Roam Perks\n

Monthly allowance– For commuting costs and home office supplies.

\n Health & Wellness\n

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!

\n Learning & Development\n

Professional development– Tuition support & awards for CIP, FCIP, CRM, and more.
Personal development – Take that pottery class or learn guitar – we’ve got you!

\n Culture & Engagement\n

Fun at work– Lunch & Learns, after-work socials, and Lunch with Leaders events.

\n Giving Back\n

Giving back is in our DNA– Team volunteer events, employee-nominated charitable donations, community grants, and more.

About us

Ecclesiastical Insurance is a unique specialist insurance company that is deeply committed to protecting the needs of organizations that enrich the lives of others and to supporting initiatives that help improve the lives of those in need.

We insure some of Canada’s most historic and culturally significant places, as well as the arts, retirement living, education, charities, and faith organizations.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

\n If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. \n

Company
\n \n Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada
Role
Underwriting
Locations
Toronto
Remote status
Hybrid
Employment type
Permanent - Full Time

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