Group Benefits Underwriter II – Growth & Impact

First Canadian Financial Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Educational assistance

Career development

Group retirement savings plan

Health and Wellness spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount programs

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

First Canadian Financial Group is seeking a Group Underwriter L II in Downtown Edmonton. The role focuses on underwriting best practices, pricing, and negotiating rates for group benefits while supporting the sales team.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of underwriting experience, with strong data analytics and regulatory knowledge. The position offers growth in a national organization and collaborative, diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Sciences, or equivalent is required.
• 2-5 years of underwriting experience in insurance or group benefits is a strong asset.
• Strong data-driven decision-making and portfolio management skills are required.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in underwriting in multiple provinces or nationally is an asset.
• CEBS/GBA/FLMI or equivalent designations are assets.
• Advanced skill with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) is required.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, price, propose rates and strategies for Group Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs, and other coverages.
• Perform underwriting functions for manual and experience rating.
• Analyze industry data, claims history, and trends to calculate renewal rates.
• Manage workload to meet productivity and project timelines.
• Collaborate with sales to support plan design, pricing, and rate guarantees.
• Provide recommendations to reduce risk while meeting client needs.

Skills

Data-driven analysis

Verbal & written English

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Canadian Financial Group is seeking a Group Underwriter L II in Downtown Edmonton. The role focuses on underwriting best practices, pricing, and negotiating rates for group benefits while supporting the sales team.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of underwriting experience, with strong data analytics and regulatory knowledge. The position offers growth in a national organization and collaborative, diverse teams.