Job Description

Posting Description:
Underwriting Assistant

Do you want to be a driving force in helping to deliver strong results? Are you interested in influencing and leading new initiatives? If so, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to meet you! Linx Underwriting Solutions is an underwriting agency, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Aon Canada. We specialize in underwriting industry-specific and product-specific solutions which are tailored for the needs of the Canadian market and our brokers. Linx acts as Managing General Agent (MGA) for domestic carriers and Lloyd\xe2\x80\x99s syndicates, and are authorized to transact insurance business under Delegated Authorities. We provide a wide variety of insurance program offerings and continue to evolve our offerings.
Aon is in the business of better decisions


At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Linx currently has offices in Toronto and Calgary and offers hybrid working.
What the day will look like The Underwriting Assistant is responsible for entering new business applications, policy change requests, and cancellations into the insurer portals, including some underwriting, rating and coverage recommendations. In addition, you will order reports on behalf of the brokers, and entering client information into Xpress and Xuber (our Policy Management System).

• Review and enter new business application and policy change submissions and follow up with brokers on outstanding information to complete processing in insurer portals
• Obtain client payment schedules, loss runs from insurer portal for brokers
• Advise brokers of quote/premium differences
• Enter all required client information into Policy Management system to ensure appropriate documentation
• Develop proficiency with insurer portal and underwriting requirements, including endorsements and limits
• Ensure full understanding of service level agreements of both Aon and the insurance companies on portal processing
• Maintain quality controls and check work for accuracy
• Raise difficult/complex items, and customer complaints or inquiries to the appropriate team leader as required
• Various projects as required directed by Manager

Skills and experience that will lead to success

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  Minimum 2 years experience with accurate data processing, including proficiency in keying information with accuracy and adequate speed and the use of basic Microsoft applications
• General Knowledge of all areas of general insurance coverage is an asset
• Ability to shift between priorities, as needed, throughout the workday while maintaining an established level of efficiency using time-management techniques
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, mathematical, decision making, negotiation and presentation skills
• High level of digital literacy, with a focus on MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to learn and understand technical matters quickly
• Some accounts payable and receivables experience would be helpful
• Strong teamwork and the self-motivation to complete administrative tasks on time and to a high standard
• Adaptability, resilience and flexibility are important, under-pinned by a strong work ethic
• Accounting or financial reconciliation experience

Educational Requirements

• A university degree is preferred; other education and/or equivalent work experience will also be considered
• Accounting/financial course completion considered a strong asset
• Insurance course/degree program an asset
• CIP, FCIP & CRM desirable
• Bilingualism (English & French) is desirable

How we support our colleagues


In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two \xe2\x80\x9cGlobal Wellbeing Days\xe2\x80\x9d each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!


Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.


We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com


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