Underwriting Operational Support Specialist – Personal Lines


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Underwriting Operational Support Specialist – Personal Lines
Category:
EmploymentType: Temp
Description:

Location: Winnipeg, MB
Pay Rate: $25.00 – $29.00/hour

Staffmax is currently hiring an Underwriting Operational Support Specialist – Personal Lines for our client, a well-established organization in the insurance industry. This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting underwriting operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide operational support for Personal Lines underwriting activities by processing broker and internal requests efficiently and accurately.
  • Review and respond to requests in a professional and timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and underwriting guidelines.
  • Support internal departments and business partners with evolving operational needs.
  • Assist with strategic initiatives, including system enhancements, testing activities, and process improvements.
  • Maintain productivity standards and meet established service-level expectations and KPIs.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving data, workflows, and system applications.
  • Participate in team meetings and cross-functional collaboration to support operational excellence.
  • Stay informed on industry regulations, market trends, and operational best practices.
  • Adapt effectively to changing priorities and business requirements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of Property & Casualty insurance experience preferred.
  • Completion of, or progress toward, a CIP designation is considered an asset.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Bilingual English/French is considered an asset.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to a collaborative operational team. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a professional insurance environment while gaining exposure to national-level underwriting operations.

Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting