From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

What you’ll be doing

As an Underwriting Co-op within Financial Lines, you will support Account Executives and underwriting teams with new business and renewal activities that contribute to business growth and retention goals. You’ll gain exposure to specialized lines of business including Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Errors & Omissions, Cyber, and related coverages.

What can you expect in this role

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

What you bring

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)

Did you know?

We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.
We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.

What can Definity offer you?

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!