Bilingual Senior Group Underwriter

Sun Life Financial; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Montreal is seeking a Bilingual Senior Group Underwriter. This position involves risk selection and pricing of Group Benefits while collaborating with sales teams. Ideal candidates will have 5 years of experience and must be bilingual in French and English. A strong focus on analytical skills and the ability to negotiate are essential. This role offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of group underwriting experience is required.
• Bilingual in French and English is mandatory for this role.
• Strong analytical skills are essential for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Complete renewals and respond to client requests within service standards.
• Assess risk and determine pricing conditions for Group Benefits.
• Develop relationships with sales teams for successful quotations.

Skills

Bilingualism (French, English)

Numerical and analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum of 5 years of group underwriting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (proficient with Excel)

Job description

Bilingual Senior Group Underwriter page is loaded

Bilingual Senior Group Underwriter

Apply locations Montreal, Quebec time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id JR00113900

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Location: hybrid

Sun Life is looking for an experienced Group Insurance Underwriter. The successful candidate will be responsible for the risk selection and pricing of Group Life, Disability, Health, Dental and Critical Illness benefits. This includes renewing our existing business, providing pricing and advice on plan change requests as well as assessing new business opportunities. You will work closely with our sales team to meet sales and profitability objectives as well as client needs.

What will you do?

• Complete renewals, quotations and respond to client requests within service standards
• Develop a strong understanding of our products and services, underwriting guidelines, systems and tools, pricing methodologies and the marketplace
• Assess risk and determine the price, financial and contractual conditions of Sun Life's Group Benefits offering for each Plan Sponsor
• Develop an understanding of the administrative, contractual, and legislative Group Benefits environment
• Build strong relationships with our salespeople, working in partnership with them to sell renewals and quotations
• Work with our salespeople to ensure a clear understanding of our clients, their needs, and their respective risk profiles
• Strive to meet client needs, including providing insight and creative solutions to help solve client issues around risk and cost of their group benefits plan

What you need to succeed?

• Minimum of 5 years of group underwriting experience
• Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada and worldwide
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• A thoughtful approach to decision making with an ability to apply judgement to unique situations
• A solutions mindset where you can balance the needs for profit against growth
• A curiosity about our clients and their needs where you are constantly looking for creative ways to do the best for us and them
• Ability to negotiate and make decisive timely decisions
• Ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office (proficient with Excel)
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently while being focused on team results and spirit
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong cross-functional team skills
• Ability to clearly explain your decisions, both written and verbal

Reasons why you should join us under the sun

• Opportunities to own your career development with programs to continuously learn, build skills, grow throughcoaching and more
• An environment of continuous learning that combines formal training with independent progress-driven challenges
• Career progression opportunities within Underwriting and across various other career paths at Sun Life
• A supportive and interactive team environment
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [e-mail] .

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

56,000/56 000 - 93,000/93 000

Job Category:

Underwriting - Group

Posting End Date:

06/08/2025