Insurance Council of BC is Looking for Licensing Assistant Full Time

The Insurance Council of British Columbia is the regulatory organization that licenses and regulates the activities of over 45,000 life and general insurance agents, general insurance salespersons, insurance adjusters, and restricted travel insurance agents in British Columbia.

Why Work for the Insurance Council?

Work with a great team of people in a rewarding career that makes a difference. We’re in a downtown location with plenty of amenities nearby. The Insurance Council has a friendly and collaborative environment with a team who’s committed to protecting the public.

• We offer a comprehensive health and dental plan.
• Work-life balance.
• This position is mostly remote work enabled. The incumbent would be required to come into the office as needed.
• Professional development.
• Equitable employment opportunities.

The Opportunity

The Licensing Assistant will be responsible for entering applications, processing trainee applications and changes in authorizations to represent, in accordance with governing legislation, Council guidelines, policies and department procedures This is a 14 month maternity leave coverage role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Input individual and corporate applications and all relevant data into the licensing system as and when required.
• Process changes in authorizations to represent, in accordance with governing legislation, Council guidelines, policies and department procedures.
• Process trainee applications, in accordance with governing legislation, Council guidelines, policies and department procedures.
• Prepare and issue standard correspondence to trainee applicants and licensees regarding outstanding requirements, and clarification of licensing requirements.
• Remain up to date on all Council legislation and procedures.
• Assist with licensing inquiries (written, virtual and in-person) as and when required.
• Document all pertinent telephone calls and meetings in licensee/applicant’s file on the Licensing system.
• Handle other duties as assigned by the Licensing Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Two to three years in an administrative and/or customer service position.
• High school diploma required.
• Excellent word processing skills with a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Good time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities.