Group Underwriter

Desjardins Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Group Underwriter in the Group Insurance team. You will assess risk and pricing for various insurance products while collaborating closely with clients and the Sales team. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and a defined benefit pension plan. The role requires strong communication skills and advanced knowledge of group insurance concepts.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a group insurance setting.
• Advanced knowledge of group insurance concepts and products.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk selection and pricing decisions for group insurance.
• Assist Senior Group Underwriters with complex renewals and quotes.
• Develop relationships with Sales team to acquire new business.

Skills

Communication

Decision quality

Situational adaptability

Teamwork

Tech savvy

Education

College diploma related to accounting, business, finance, computer science, mathematics

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Are you a dynamic personality who likes working in a challenging and growing business environment? Are you curious about forecasting profitability and like analyzing numbers to achieve winning financial results? Are you a strong communicator? If so, then consider joining our Group Insurance team in a rewarding career as a Group Underwriter at Desjardins! As a Group Underwriter, you will assist with various tasks related to group insurance underwriting, in particular assessing risk and pricing of Group Life, Short term/Long term disability, Health, Dental and other ancillary benefits. You will apply insurance underwriting standards for applications with a low to medium level of complexity.More specifically, you will be required to:

• Be proactive in managing client requests and develop a clear understanding of the clients’ needs

• Manage risk selection, plan design and pricing decisions for a block of renewals and quotations in the small to mid-size group insurance market

• Assist Senior Group Underwriters with preparation of complex group renewal/quotes

• Assist in the preparation of financial reporting for large VIP clients

• Provide underwriting recommendations with clear documentation of decisions

• Develop a strong working relationship with our Sales team and work in collaboration to acquire new business and sale renewals to existing clients

• Process all assigned work in accordance with departmental service standards.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• College diploma related to accounting, business, finance, computer science, mathematics or a related field

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in a group insurance setting

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Industry courses taken and/or designations achieved (i,e; LOMA or CEBS) or willingness to obtain them

• Advanced knowledge of group insurance concepts, products and contract provisions

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, specifically MS Excel

Communicates effectively, Decision quality, Situational adaptability, Teams, Tech savvy

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Actuarial Services (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-05-23