Senior Group Benefits Underwriting Analyst

Manulife; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Mental health support

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Adoption/subrogation benefits

Well-being programs

Retirement savings plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife in Montreal is seeking a Group Benefits Senior Underwriting Analyst to apply underwriting guidelines and pricing for large group plans. You will prepare risk assessments, gather financial data, and support client servicing across Canada in a hybrid work setting.

You will interact with Canadian Underwriters, MBPS Analysts, and internal teams to ensure accurate renewals, pricing, and reporting. Proficiency in Excel and bilingual communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Group Life and Health concepts.
• Ability to manage high volumes and priorities within deadlines.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and Excel skills (pivot tables, Vlookups).
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and customer focus.
• English and French communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting groundwork on renewals and proposals.
• Utilize Excel applications to gather Premium, Claims, and Reserve data.
• Review specifications for new business proposals for pricing insights.
• Validate renewal data and create calculation spreadsheets.
• Coordinate with Canadian Underwriters and MBPS Analysts.
• Coordinate peer review and update renewals as needed.
• Prepare electronic renewal mail-out package.
• Complete Sold process and update systems.
• Prepare pricing calculations for amendments.
• Support underwriting and client servicing.
• Produce reports using Manulife tools.
• Research issues and draft contract changes.
• Ensure high quality and detail in outputs.
• Collaborate with Pricing, Plan Design, and Finance teams.

Skills

Group Life and Health knowledge

Excel proficiency

Vlookup proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

French-English bilingual

Prior underwriting experience

High-volume workload management

Attention to detail

Education

University degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Manulife in Montreal is seeking a Group Benefits Senior Underwriting Analyst to apply underwriting guidelines and pricing for large group plans. You will prepare risk assessments, gather financial data, and support client servicing across Canada in a hybrid work setting.

You will interact with Canadian Underwriters, MBPS Analysts, and internal teams to ensure accurate renewals, pricing, and reporting. Proficiency in Excel and bilingual communication are essential.