Group Benefits Underwriter: Impactful Pricing & Growth

First Canadian Insurance Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Educational assistance

Career development

Employee benefits

Health and Wellness spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount programs

Diversity and inclusion culture team

Employee recognition events

French language bonus after probation

Job summary

First Canadian Insurance Corporation in Edmonton is seeking a Group Underwriter to evaluate, price, and negotiate pricing for group benefits and related products. You will work with the sales team to deliver competitive, sustainable solutions.

You will analyze industry trends, claims experience and regulatory changes to support risk management and pricing decisions. The role is based onsite in Downtown Edmonton with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Sciences or equivalent.
• 2–5 years underwriting experience in insurance or group benefits is a strong asset.
• Experience with regulatory compliance across provinces or nationally is an asset.
• CEBS/GBA/FLMI or equivalent designations are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, price, propose rates and strategies for Group Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs, Life, AD&D, and disability plans.
• Perform underwriting for manual and experience rating and renewal calculations.
• Analyze industry data, past claims, demographics, and legislation to set renewal rates.
• Collaborate with sales and stakeholders to support plan design and price guarantees.
• Ensure timely financial tracking and support quotes/renewals processes.

Skills

Data-driven decision-making

Underwriting analytics

Portfolio management

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics or Actuarial Sciences

2-5 years underwriting experience in insurance/group benefits

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Policy pricing

Job description

First Canadian Insurance Corporation in Edmonton is seeking a Group Underwriter to evaluate, price, and negotiate pricing for group benefits and related products. You will work with the sales team to deliver competitive, sustainable solutions.

You will analyze industry trends, claims experience and regulatory changes to support risk management and pricing decisions. The role is based onsite in Downtown Edmonton with growth opportunities.