Senior Group Underwriting Best Practice Analyst

Medavie Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 91,831 - 110,197; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and wellness benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Medavie Inc. is looking for a Group Underwriter in Montreal. You will support the Underwriting leadership team, implement best practices, and facilitate training for underwriters. Collaboration with internal partners and quality reviews are also key responsibilities.

To succeed, a post-secondary degree and 5 years of relevant experience in underwriting are required. Bilingual candidates (French and English) are preferred. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive Group Underwriting experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of customer needs and underwriting processes.
• Strong underwriting and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Underwriting leadership team.
• Lead and implement best practice initiatives.
• Design and facilitate a training curriculum for underwriters.

Skills

Business Administration

Mathematics

Actuarial Science

Statistics

Underwriting Processes

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Post‑secondary diploma or degree

Job description

Position Type: Permanent

What You Will Do

• Support the Group Underwriting leadership team by aligning processes and tools, including (but not limited to): Online GUM, Access, Renewal Template Quote Template, Manual Rates Calculator, Case Initiative Identifier, Execution of the Group Underwriting Best Practice roadmap.
• Lead and implement best practice initiatives within the Underwriting team.
• Design and facilitate a training curriculum to support underwriters from entry level to experienced roles.
• Conduct quality reviews of complex underwriting cases and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Release the monthly Underwriting Bulletin when the Best Practice Analyst is unavailable.
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) for underwriting tools.
• Act as a liaison with internal partners (e.g., EIS, Finance, IT) and lead or contribute to mini projects as required.
• Provide guidance and support to the Group Underwriting Best Practice Analyst, as needed.

What You Need To Succeed

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree with a focus in Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive Group Underwriting experience, including exposure to various funding arrangements.
• Demonstrated understanding of customer needs and underwriting processes, with a solid awareness of related business areas.
• Broad understanding of how internal and external processes operate at Medavie Blue Cross.
• Strong underwriting and business acumen, with the ability to identify root causes of issues, evaluate alternative solutions and make sound, practical recommendations.

What Will Set You Apart

• Clear and confident verbal and written communication, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences and situations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• High levels of initiative, accountability, and perseverance.
• Self‑directed, results‑oriented, and highly dependable.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how their role contributes to the overall Group Underwriting function.
• Proactively supports others in resolving issues and improving processes.
• Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (French and English) considered as a strong asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, dental, and wellness benefits.
• A meaningful role where your expertise directly contributes to process excellence, consistency, and transformation in Group Underwriting.
• A collaborative, supportive work environment that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and best practices.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including exposure to underwriting innovation, tools, and process evolution.
• Salary range: $91,831.00–$110,197.00 (CAD).

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. 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.