Senior Group Insurance Underwriter

Canada Life Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards & Recognition

Community & ERGs

Job summary

Canada Life in Winnipeg, MB is seeking an experienced Senior Group Insurance Underwriter to assess risk, quote, negotiate, and renew assigned cases. You will work with multiple departments and help shape process and policy while pursuing a CEBS designation.

The role offers exposure to full lifecycle of client accounts, financial reporting responsibilities, and career progression within the department. Strong math, communication, and team partnership are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Experience in Group Underwriting with group products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze risk to quote, negotiate, and authorize acceptance within authority.
• Ensure adherence to underwriting policies and guidelines.
• Manage pricing of in-force caseload and annual renewal of rates and expenses.
• Handle financial reporting for assigned caseload.
• Prepare financial and service agreements.
• Quote new business and respond to clients, advisors, and BD reps promptly.
• Collaborate with peers and internal departments.
• Meet senior leaders as required.
• Serve as underwriting resource for projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Negotiation

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Pursuit of CEBS designation (GBA/CEBS)

Tools

Group mainframe (PAS)

GroupNet reporting

Job description

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The Senior Group Insurance Underwriter is directly responsible for assessing the risk and making decisions associated with the sale, amendment and renewal of assigned cases. 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.

This role requiresReliability Status security clearance - this is a personnel security status that is required before an employee can gain access toProtected Binformation, assets or work sites as outlined by theGovernment of Canada website.

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 prior years of experience in Group Underwriting with a strong understanding of group products. Experience with Group mainframe (PAS), and GroupNet reporting would be considered an asset
• You have a thirst for knowledge. Hence, you have a willingness to work towards a GBA or full CEBS designation under the CEBS program

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The base salary for this position is between $56,900 - $104,700 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’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers,communitiesand 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 annuallytowardseducation 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 andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

We’recommitted 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 handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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

Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA Toronto, ON, CA London, ON, CA