Group Underwriter

Canada Life; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Education reimbursement

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Company pension

Employee discounts

ERGs & mentorship

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Group Underwriter to assess risk, price and authorize group insurance plans and annual renewals. You will interact with multiple departments and own portions of the process, with a path for progression within the group.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a customer‑centric mindset, and the ability to meet deadlines while partnering with internal teams. Location options include Toronto or Winnipeg, with base compensation stated between $60,000

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Keen problem solver with strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to meet tight deadlines.
• Customer-focused with ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Performing analysis for quoting, negotiating, and authorizing acceptance of risk within authority level.
• Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and underwriting guidelines.
• Managing pricing of assigned in-force caseload, including annual renewal of rates and expenses, in-force quotes, amendments.
• Managing financial reporting for an assigned caseload.
• Producing financial and service agreements for assigned caseload.
• Quoting new business and responding promptly to requests from clients, advisors, and BDRs.
• Building positive working relationships with peers and internal areas.
• Meeting with Senior Leaders as appropriate within authority.
• Acting as an underwriting resource for projects and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Negotiation

Customer focus

Problem solving

Curiosity

Self-motivation

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Pursuit of CEBS or GBA designation

Job description

Group Underwriter

The Group Insurance Underwriter is directly responsible for assessing the risk and making decisions associated with the sale of an employer group plan, amendments to that plan and the annual renewal of the plan. And, at times, provide annual financial reports to clients about their plan.

Permanent Full Time

Group Underwriter

We are looking for a Group Underwriter.

The Group Insurance Underwriter is directly responsible for assessing the risk and making decisions associated with the sale of an employer group plan, amendments to that plan and the annual renewal of the plan. And, at times, provide annual financial reports to clients about their plan.

The underwriter role is suited to the inquisitive individual who enjoys continuous learning and applying their knowledge in varied scenarios. You are a keen problem solver. You like to analyze intricate data and make decisions based on your analysis.

In this role you will be exposed to the entire lifespan of a client and interact with all Group departments.

This will give you extraordinary scope in the group operation and often require you to take ownership over process and policy.

We will provide successful candidates with a potential career path to move four career levels within the department.

What You Will Do

• Performing analysis for the purposes of quoting, negotiating, and authorizing the acceptance of risk within a specified authority level
• Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and underwriting guidelines
• Managing the pricing of assigned in-force caseload, including performing the annual renewal of rates and expenses, in-force quotes, marketings and approvals of amendments
• The management of all aspects of financial reporting for an assigned caseload
• Production of financial and service agreements on assigned caseload
• Quotation of new business
• Communicating decisions and responding to our business development representatives, the client, or the advisor’s requests in a prompt and professional manner
• Building positive working relationships with peers and other internal business areas
• Meet with Senior Leaders as appropriate respecting specified authority levels
• Act as an Underwriting resource for various projects and departmental initiatives

What You Will Bring

• You have post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• You’re curious and inquisitive. You love math!
• You get energized when you work in partnership with team members, business development offices, and many other internal business areas, and you do this with your excellent interpersonal skills.
• Your verbal and written communication skills are both effective and efficient
• You are a driver who has the ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, and prioritize multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Your powerful analytical skills provide good judgement, solutions to problems and great decisions
• You are convincing. You can be influential and can negotiate with the ability to reach mutually beneficial outcomes while maintaining positive relationships
• You understand what it means to put the customer first. That is, put the customer at the center of what we do
• You have a thirst for knowledge. Hence, you have a willingness to work towards a GBA or full CEBS designation under the CEBS program
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto and Winnipeg.

The base salary for this position is between $60,000 - $89,900 annually.

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.