Insurance Associate (ECH-ON)

About Us

Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who we are

Get ready to drive your career forward. Life at Echelon is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates' career growth and ongoing professional development – and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results.

We are caring. We are leaders. We are innovators. We are collaborative.

We work hard and play hard. We're about doing what's right and feeling good about it.

Position Details

This is a one and a half year new graduate program in Underwriting designed to set you up for success as you start your insurance career. The first rotation is where you will learn the fundamentals – this will be a combination of in classroom and on-the-job learning. The later rotations involves working in niche area including Long-Haul Trucking and Commercial Lines Property.

Learn – You will benefit from receiving classroom and on-the-job technical training in addition to receiving guidance from experienced subject matter experts.  Your technical learning will also be complemented by soft skills training to ensure you continue to build upon your interpersonal skills for success

Mentorship – You will be provided with one-on-one mentoring opportunities which will assist with your growth and development during the rotational journey 

Growth – You will build a career in the insurance Specialty market and benefit from gaining some of the most desirable skills and experience in insurance

Foundation Year - Underwriting Stream

• Personal Lines 
• Commercial Auto (IRCA)

Specialization Year – Sample Rotations

• Underwriting Stream
• Commercial Property
• Fleet Underwriting
• Garage and Towing
• Long Haul Trucking

Who You Are 

• Completion of Undergraduate degree at the time of hire, with a degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance or Business
• A competitive GPA
• Strong learning agility, natural curiosity, team oriented,  communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills
• Available to start full-time in January 2025

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Vaccination Policy

As an organization we are focused on safety, which includes the safety and well-being of our Associates. Therefore, you must be and remain fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.