Date: Jul 15, 2026
Location: Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid), CA
Company: Wawanesa Insurance
Job ID: 10175
Employment Type: Existing Role
Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB.
Working Business Language : English
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $42,000 - $48,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
Founded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, 100% owned by its members, with more than $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of personal and business insurance. In March of 2026, Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy.
Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.8 million members and we are home to more than 3,000 employees across Canada. The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $4 million annually to charitable organizations, including more than $2 million each year in support of people on the front lines of climate change. Learn more at wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor of Group Underwriting, as part of the Group Underwriting team, the Group Underwriting Assistant prepares Quote and Renewal files used by Group Underwriters and maintains the request for quotation database. This role is responsible for processing new group applications with less complex plan designs in a timely manner and providing administrative assistance to Group Underwriters as required.
Job Responsibilities
Review broker request for quotation emails, and identify and request missing information
Review and prepare new request for quotation for underwriters’ review, including conducting NAIC code searches
Meet request for quotation turnaround times by prioritizing workload
Identify complex and/or large request for quotation and determine if an additional review by a senior member is required
Provide exceptional customer service to plan advisors by accurately processing new business applications in a timely manner.
Maintain and update the department request for quotation database using Microsoft Excel
Prepare monthly renewal documents for Group Underwriters’ review, including running reports and reviewing plan design details
Monitoring the Group underwriting team mailbox and assigning emails and appropriately tasks as received
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
One to two years' experience in an administrative or customer service capacity in an office environment is required
Good computer skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is required. (Microsoft Word and Excel software applications)
Good time management and organization skills with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines, with the ability to handle a fluctuating workload
Ability to contribute to a positive work atmosphere in a deadline driven environment
Good attention to detail with the ability to review information carefully and to completion.
Good communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate at the right level for the audience
Willingness to enroll in or actively working towards or completion of Group Benefits Associate designation is an asset.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to
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Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.
