Intermediate Group Underwriter Jobs

Understand the complexities of group benefits and the products available.

Calculate projected renewal rating (based on 9 months of experience) and write letter outlining the results, for clients’ budgeting purposes.

Strong verbal and written communication skills (in English).

Intermediate knowledge level of Excel

Must be analytical and possess strong decision-making skills.

Excellent computer software usage skills, mainly with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Maintain medical knowledge and stay current on underwriting approaches

Minimum 3 years of experience as an Individual Life Underwriter

Analytical, judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Knowledge of medicine and risk factors

Service-oriented attitude with interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with our internal and external partners

Continuous improvements that focus on enhancing your work and our clients’ experience #makeadifference

Calculation of premiums for various benefits

Excellent communication skills-oral and written

Working Knowledge of OS/2, AS400 Image System

Working knowledge in Microsoft Word

Proven organization ability and prioritization skills

Bilingual skills is an asset

Organizational and time management abilities, and strong mathematical ability

Must have proven experience with group benefit plans acquired through a minimum of 3 years of insurance industry underwriting background

Underwrite group benefits requests from internal and external broker sales network

Set final rates through experience rating, and considering all other characteristics of the risk

Negotiate final rates with Group Marketing Managers and Advisors

Great interpersonal skills with a collaboration and learner mindset

Utiliza loss control and risk management practices in the underwriting process

Self-starter with highly developed attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills

Sold communication skills with a natural ability to build trusting relationships

Broad knowledge and understanding of underwriting discipline and pricing models

3-5 years' commercial underwriting experience

An open, flexible and welcoming workplace

Coordinate new business implementation with account management and implementation team

Perform other duties/projects as assigned by management

Entry level to 3 years previous experience underwriting in a Group Benefits environment.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with insurance carriers & Account Managers

Perform ad hoc investigations of claims data in order to explain trends to consultants/account managers, for information to client.

Post-secondary education in mathematical sciences, commerce or a related field.

Coordinate new business implementation with account management and implementation team

Perform other duties/projects as assigned by management

5+ years group benefits Underwriting experience

Develop and maintain ongoing positive relationships with carriers, Account Managers and brokers

Perform ad hoc investigations of claims data in order to explain trends to consultants/account managers, for information to client.

Superior communications skills, both verbal and written.

Maintain medical knowledge and stay current on underwriting approaches

Bilingualism (French, English) required for Quebec olny- interactions with English-speaking customers or partners, immediate manager is a unilingual Anglophone outside Quebec.

Minimum 3 years of experience as an Individual Life Underwriter

Analytical, judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Knowledge of medicine and risk factors

Service-oriented attitude with interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with our internal and external partners