Bilingual (English and French) Group Insurance Underwriter

Johnston Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee benefits provider in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced group underwriter to join their team. The successful candidate will analyze financial information, prepare business quotations, and provide excellent customer service. Strong communication skills in English and French are required, along with a minimum of 5 years' experience in underwriting. This position offers a hybrid work model, combining in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a group benefits underwriting role.
• Broad knowledge of group insurance products.
• Completion of GBA / CEBS courses is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and interpret financial information for new business quotations.
• Assess historical claims experience for financial reports.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Fluency in English and French

Attention to detail

Problem solving and negotiating skills

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Johnston Group provides employee benefit solutions to over 30,000 companies, ranging from one employee to thousands across various product lines, including Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses. JG is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and was named one of Manitoba’sTop Employers. We support a positive work atmosphere where we value the diversity in the people we serve and are looking for talent who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive workplace; where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. JG believes in giving back and contributes significantly to local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations.

As part of our experienced Group Underwriting team, you will review, analyze and interpret financial information to prepare new business quotations; review and assess historical claims experience to prepare financial reports for renewals; and handle inquiries, amendments and rate negotiations in a timely manner. You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to both internal and external contacts throughout this process.

Responsibilities

• Hybrid working model based out of our Winnipeg, MB office, with three days in-office per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively convey information and build relationships with fluency in English and French
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a group benefits underwriting role is preferred
• Candidates must have post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge in the pricing of both manual and experience rated benefits is preferred
• Thorough understanding of multiple financial arrangements including non-refund, ASO and retention accounting is preferred
• Broad knowledge of group insurance products is preferred
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective problem solving and negotiating skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Capable of handling multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Completion of GBA / CEBS courses would be considered an asset

The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted