Bilingual Senior Underwriter

Securian Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Canada is seeking a Bilingual Senior Underwriter to evaluate insurability for various insurance products. The role involves assessing risks, managing complex cases, and providing exceptional service while contributing to team success. Candidates should have relevant underwriting experience and communication skills in both English and French. Join a company that values diversity and offers flexible work arrangements along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid vacation

Paid volunteer days

Educational assistance up to $3,500 annually

Up to 14% RRSP matching contributions

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of underwriting experience in life, disability, and critical illness insurance.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assess morbidity risks according to established standards and processes.
• Manage complex cases, including post-issue underwriting and customer appeals.
• Draft personalized correspondence and communicate directly with clients as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication in English

Communication in French

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Underwriting experience in life, disability, and critical illness insurance

FLMI or FALU designation (completed or in progress)

Job description

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We are agile, innovative, and value diverse perspectives in our work.

Who we need

We are seeking a Bilingual Senior Underwriter with expertise, sound judgment, and integrity. You will evaluate insurability for loan insurance (life, disability, critical illness) and individual insurance (T-10 & T-20). Your ability to interpret diverse information, combined with your underwriting and medical knowledge, will impact client satisfaction, team success, and organizational profitability.

What you will do

• Assess morbidity risks according to established standards and processes;
• Manage complex cases, including post-issue underwriting and customer appeals;
• Draft personalized correspondence and communicate directly with clients as needed;
• Meet productivity and quality goals;
• Mentor less experienced colleagues through coaching and knowledge sharing;
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and team goals;
• Participate in team meetings, demonstrating professionalism and integrity.

What you will bring

• 4 to 7 years of underwriting experience in life, disability, and critical illness insurance;
• Excellent communication skills in English and French;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail;
• A positive attitude and commitment to quality service;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, with effective time management;
• Teamwork and collaboration skills;
• Comfort with ambiguity and making sound decisions with incomplete information;
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment;
• FLMI or FALU designation (completed or in progress) is an asset.

Why join?

Join Securian Canada and be part of an innovative, high-performing culture that values growth, collaboration, and purpose. We support your potential from day one, offering opportunities to develop your strengths and advance your career.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives to foster an inclusive environment.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial support;
• Generous paid vacation, increasing with service;
• Paid volunteer days;
• Paid personal and wellness days;
• Educational assistance up to $3,500 annually;
• Flexible health and wellness accounts;
• Up to 14% RRSP matching contributions;
• Family-friendly maternity and parental leave;
• And more.

If you meet at least 70% of the qualifications and want to help Canadians build secure futures, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to start building your future with Securian Canada.

Securian Canada is dedicated to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal employment opportunities. We will accommodate applicants upon request. Please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance. All accommodation information is kept confidential and used in accordance with applicable laws.

Who we are and who we’re here for

We serve all Canadians and their families, offering insurance solutions to help provide financial security. With over 65 years of experience, we operate in multiple Canadian cities and bring together local expertise with a global perspective. As part of Securian Financial, we are a leading provider in the Canadian market, committed to caring and innovation.