Senior Underwriter – Post-Issue Underwriting (PIU)

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Quebec seeks an experienced Senior Underwriter to manage post-issue underwriting. Responsibilities include assessing risks, analyzing data trends, and providing feedback on underwriting cases. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, 8 years of medical underwriting experience, and strong analytical skills. A hybrid work environment with competitive benefits is offered.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Wellness/personal development days

Telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on company products

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in medical underwriting.
• Good understanding of French.
• Advanced English proficiency for complex underwriting discussions.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks for life, critical illness, and disability insurance.
• Deliver high-quality analyses that meet established standards.
• Lead the review of post-issue cases.
• Analyze data and trends for improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on cases.
• Manage correspondence with agents and clients.
• Monitor and report on underwriting trends.
• Collaborate across departments for administrative processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Client-oriented mindset

Ability to simplify complex concepts

Continuous improvement focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

ALU designation

FLMI designation

Job description

Build the future with us

Are you driven by the insurance and financial services industry and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Underwriter – Post-Issue Underwriting (PIU), you will play a key role in strengthening our underwriting operations by ensuring high-quality decisions and rigorous post-issue case management.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your expertise in medical underwriting and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
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What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Senior Underwriter – Post-Issue Underwriting, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Assess risks for life, critical illness, and disability insurance.
• Deliver high-quality analyses that meet established standards.
• Lead the review of post-issue cases (post-claim underwriting), determining whether cancellation or pricing adjustments are warranted.
• Analyze data and trends to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide structured feedback to underwriters and analysts following post-issue reviews and post-claim underwriting cases; share key findings, prioritize improvement opportunities, and support their implementation to enhance underwriting quality.
• Manage correspondence with agents and clients regarding requirements, final decisions, or cancellations.
• Monitor and report weekly on volumes and trends related to post-issue and post-claim underwriting.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure efficient execution of administrative processes.

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What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Stands out for their ability to simplify and explain complex concepts.
• Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills.
• Is client- and advisor-oriented, with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Has 8 years of relevant experience in medical underwriting.
• Holds a university degree (Bachelor’s); ALU and FLMI designations are assets.
• Good understanding of French.

Advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves exchanging information necessary for understanding and processing complex underwriting cases with English-speaking partners in the individual insurance sector, on a weekly basis (30–50% of the time).
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Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;

Competitive benefits

Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
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Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

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Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!