Intermediate Group Underwriter

Medavie; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health solutions partner in Montreal is looking for an Intermediate Group Underwriter to support their Group Underwriting team. The role involves establishing renewal pricing, preparing financial statements, and developing relationships with clients. Candidates should possess post-secondary education, 5-7 years of experience in Group Underwriting, and strong analytical skills. Bilingualism is a bonus. Join us to make a difference in the lives of Canadians.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, insurance, finance, or actuarial science.
• 5-7 years of experience in Group Underwriting.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish renewal pricing and reason behind it.
• Establish rates for new group business.
• Prepare financial statements for ASO and retention groups.
• Ensure underwriting targets for growth and profitability are met.
• Develop relationships with clients and producers.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external stakeholders.

Job description

Position Type: Permanent

If you're looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you've come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do - and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest - and it's reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

In the role of Intermediate 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

• Establishment of renewal pricing which includes analysis of experience/trend to justify the reasons behind the renewal and to recommend pricing alternates. This also encompasses responding to client inquiries relating to pricing and experience;
• Establishment of rates for new group business and respond to financial questions within the specifications;
• Prepare financial statements for ASO and Retention groups in accordance with financial agreements;
• Draft and update financial agreements;
• Ensuring underwriting targets are met for growth and profitability;
• Development and ongoing maintenance of direct relationships with clients and producers; and
• Continuous dealings with internal sales staff and other internal customers (ie: Case Management, Group Admin), the agent/broker/consultant network and policyholders.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, preferably in business, insurance, finance and actuarial science
• 5-7years in Group Underwriting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel and Word.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset but not required

Other Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a team-based environment;
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal;
• Self-directed with high levels of personal accountability and responsibility;
• Excellent reasoning, judgment and decision-making abilities;
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail;
• Excellent Time-management skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment involving multiple tasks and priorities; and
• Strong négociation skills-

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws . We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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