Group Underwriter

Medavie Blue Cross; Montreal; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness organization is seeking a Group Underwriter to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for pricing, financial statements, and ensuring profitability in group health, life, and disability lines. The position offers a collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in Group Underwriting.
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish renewal pricing and analyze trends.
• Prepare financial statements for ASO and Retention groups.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

For over 75 years, Medavie Blue Cross has been a leading health and wellness partner for individuals, employers, and governments across Canada. As a not-for-profit organization, we proudly invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing health care challenges. We are recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Life & Health Insurer of the Year for 2021, and an Imagine Canada Caring Company.

Our 2,400 professionals work across six provinces, united by our shared values of being caring, accountable, responsible, innovative, and community-minded. We are committed to ensuring our employees thrive in an award-winning, collaborative culture focused on health, wellness, and personal and professional growth through various programs and support.

Together with Medavie Health Services, we are part of Medavie — a national health solutions partner with over 7,700 employees. Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians.

Job Title: Group Underwriter
Department: Medavie and Underwriting
Competition: 87138
Internal / External: Both
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Remote Available
Salary: Competitive Compensation
Reports To: Manager, Group Underwriting

In the role of Group Underwriter, you will work with the Group Underwriting team to ensure Medavie Blue Cross achieves its financial targets on the group health, life, and disability income lines of business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish renewal pricing, including analysis of experience/trends to justify renewal decisions and recommend pricing alternatives. Respond to client inquiries related to pricing and experience.
2. Set rates for new group business and respond to financial questions within specified guidelines.
3. Prepare financial statements for ASO and Retention groups in accordance with financial agreements.
4. Draft and update financial agreements.
5. Ensure underwriting targets are met for growth and profitability.
6. Develop and maintain direct relationships with clients and producers.
7. Collaborate with internal teams such as Sales, Case Management, and Group Administration, as well as with agents, brokers, consultants, and policyholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary education
• Work Experience: Minimum of two years in Group Underwriting
• Computer Skills: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
• Language Skills: Bilingualism in French and English is an asset

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed with high personal accountability
• Excellent reasoning, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment