Underwriting Associate, Financial Lines - Fall 2026 Co-op/Intern

Toronto, ON

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Definity is a leading and innovative property and casualty insurer in Canada, and they are seeking an Underwriting Co-op within Financial Lines. The role involves supporting Account Executives and underwriting teams with new business and renewal activities, while gaining exposure to specialized lines of business.

Responsibilities

Assist Account Executives with new business and renewal activities by gathering and organizing account information for underwriting review and quoting
Support the preparation of reports and documentation required to assess and process policies
Help process transactions within internal systems, including new business submissions, renewals, policy changes, and cancellations, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and update account information in internal systems in accordance with established standards
Monitor team inboxes and workflow queues, assisting with task tracking and follow-ups
Support timely servicing of accounts to meet internal and external service expectations
Communicate with internal teams and assist with responding to basic broker or customer inquiries, escalating as needed
Assist with quoting activities within established guidelines and supported supervision
Provide administrative support, including data entry and file maintenance
Participate in team projects and assignments as required
Actively learn about underwriting processes and Financial Lines products through training and on-the-job experience

Qualification

Required

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (Business, Finance, Commerce, or related field preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Effective communication skills and willingness to collaborate with a team
Eagerness to learn and develop knowledge of the insurance industry
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with data systems is an asset (e.g., Guidewire PolicyCenter)
Successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references)

Preferred

Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.
Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.
Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. Our Leadership Essentials program builds knowledge and skills to Team Leaders to Directors
Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism.
Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our [ESG work](https://www.definityfinancial.com/sustainability/default.aspx)!
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with.

Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

Glassdoor

3.8

Founded in 2021

Waterloo, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees

https://www.definityfinancial.com/

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Underwriting Associate, Financial Lines - Fall 2026 Co-op/Intern

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Qualification

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Preferred

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