Group Insurance Underwriter

iA Financial Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation, wellness, and personal dev.

Telemedicine

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Ergonomic office furniture

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Group Insurance Underwriter to prepare quotes, underwrite renewals, and analyze contract amendments. You will collaborate with Sales and Actuarial teams in a hybrid Montreal environment, embracing new technologies to improve underwriting processes.

The role requires a math/finance degree, 0–3 years in underwriting, strong Excel skills, and fluency in French with intermediate English for cross-Canada collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, finance, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in group insurance underwriting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• French professional proficiency; intermediate English.

Responsibilities

• Assess financial risk in group insurance and determine rates for prospective clients.
• Prepare quotes and determine rates for existing client renewals.
• Assess the impact of contract amendments on pricing.
• Build strong relationships with Sales and Actuarial teams.
• Participate in ad hoc projects, including automation and new technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

French proficiency

English level

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics/actuarial science/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description Build the future with us Are you passionate about group insurance and looking to contribute to an organization committed to helping its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Group Insurance Underwriter, you will play a key role in preparing quotes, underwriting renewals, and analyzing contract amendment requests. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your analytical skills and reach your full potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Underwriting, your main responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the assessment of financial risk in group insurance by:
• Determining rates and preparing quotes for prospective clients
• Determining rates for existing client renewals
• Assessing the impact of contract amendments on pricing
• Building strong relationships with various stakeholders, including Sales and Actuarial teams
• Participating in ad hoc projects supporting the continuous improvement of our underwriting processes, including the evolution of our ways of working, automation, and the use of new technology tools

What could accelerate your success in this role

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, finance, or a related field
• Has 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in group insurance underwriting, considered an asset
• Has excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrates an ability to adapt to evolving technology tools and ways of working
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excels at organization, prioritization, and time management
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrates creativity, autonomy, and sound judgment
• Shows curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn, develop, and take on greater responsibilities as they progress within the role
• Has full professional proficiency in French, both written and spoken
• Has an intermediate level of English, as the role involves managing files across Canada and communicating regularly, both verbally and in writing, in French and English, with the Sales team

Why you’ll love working with us

A work environment where learning and development come together with a shared pursuit of excellence

Artificial intelligence at everyone’s fingertips, helping increase personal efficiency and support organizational growth

A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can realize and develop their potential

The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces

• Competitive benefits
• Flexible group insurance
• Competitive pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation, wellness, and personal development days
• Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Ergonomic office furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And more!

Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Other Possible Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Posting End Date

2026-11-23

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. *

iA Financial group includes the following entities:

• iA Services financiers
• iA assurance auto et habitation
• iA Gestion privée de patrimoine
• PPI Management
• Investia
• iA Gestion de placements
• Prysm
• iA Clarington
• Michel Rhéaume et associés
• Garanties Nationales
• WGI Manufacturing
• WGI Service Plan Division
• Lubrico
• iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

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In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers.

At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.