Bilingual Health and Dental and Life Underwriter

Manulife; Nova Scotia; Remote; CAD 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Bilingual Health and Dental and Life Underwriter to join their remote team in Canada. The role involves assessing insurance applications and collaborating on risk decisions. Ideal candidates should have 1–3 years of relevant experience and be fluent in both French and English. Competitive compensation is offered between CAD 44,775 and CAD 74,625, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Pension plan with employer matching

Paid time off including vacation and sick days

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in health and/or dental insurance underwriting.
• Basic understanding of medical and dental terminology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Interest in pursuing industry designations.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess applications for health and dental insurance.
• Collaborate with senior underwriters for sound risk decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and privacy standards.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Education

Education in medical, dental, or insurance fields

Job description

Overview

At Manulife, underwriting is more than assessing risk—it’s about helping Canadians access the health and dental coverage they need to live well. As part of our dynamic Affinity Markets Underwriting Team, you’ll join a collaborative environment where learning is continuous, mentorship is embedded, and your work makes a real difference.

As our business expands, we’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bilingual Health and Dental and Life Underwriter to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their underwriting career to gain hands-on experience, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to meaningful work that supports Canadians’ health and well-being.

This is a remote opportunity open to candidates across Canada.

Position Responsibilities

• Review and assess applications for health and dental insurance in accordance with Manulife’s underwriting guidelines and risk philosophy.

• Collaborate with senior underwriters to ensure sound risk decisions and continuous learning.

• Provide responsive and professional service to internal partners and external clients.

• Ensure underwriting decisions comply with regulatory requirements and privacy standards.

• Stay current on medical and dental trends, treatment protocols, and underwriting best practices.

• Contribute to a positive team culture and help achieve departmental goals.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in health and/or dental insurance underwriting (or relevant education in medical, dental, or insurance fields).

• Basic understanding of medical and dental terminology, anatomy, and treatment procedures.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Interest in pursuing industry designations (e.g., LOMA, ALU, FLMI).

• Fully bilingual (French/English): The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

CAN, Quebec - Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement

Remote

Salary

Salary range is expected to be between $44,775.00 CAD - $74,625.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Benefits

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.