Co-op Format
| September to December | January to April | May to August |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 1 or 2 | Semester 2 or Vacation |
| Semester 3 | Work Term 1 (Co-op) | Work Term 2 (Co-op) |
| Work Term 3 (Co-op) | Semester 4 |
Co-op Delivery and Fees
This program has an optional co-op, as part of the program of study. The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.
For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.
Eligibility
Please note that students must follow all eligibility requirements in order to be permitted into the co-op stream or participate in a co-op work term. Academic eligibility requirements will be shared prior to students applying to the co-op stream.
Driver’s Licence and Vehicle
Please note that some co-op positions for this program require that students have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle. The licence requirement (G class, G2 class) varies by position. Some co-op positions may require students to commute.
Co-op Designation
This program offers three co-op work term opportunities but requires two completed co-op work terms for the co-op designation.
Work Term Capabilities
(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)
- Apply knowledge of insurance principles and practices
- Communicate insurance-related information in oral, written, and graphic formats suited to specific audiences and purposes
- Apply the knowledge of Canadian legal system, the legislative context of the insurance industry and business in general to insurance contracts, document and processes
- Recommend various insurance policies to clients from the perspective of the broker
- Evaluate the various factors affecting the acceptance and underwriting of any insurance risk
- Processing renewals, cancellations, endorsements for new business
- Explain, interpret, analyze policy coverage and policy documents
- Claims filing, document collection and report analysis
- Maintain abeyance systems to monitor outstanding insurance documents
- Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
| Average Hourly Rate: $22.00 | Upper Range: $28.00 |
For further information, please contact:
Trent Jarvis, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2171
Email: trent.jarvis [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Trent Jarvis)
