Senior Underwriter – Post-Issue Underwriting (PIU)

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

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for a Senior Underwriter to strengthen their underwriting operations. The role involves assessing risks, leading reviews of post-issue cases, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 8 years of experience in medical underwriting, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. This position supports a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Performance bonus

Telemedicine services

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in medical underwriting.
• ALU and FLMI designations are assets.

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 potential risks.
• Provide structured feedback to underwriters.
• Manage correspondence with agents and clients.
• Monitor and report weekly on volumes and trends.
• Collaborate with multiple departments for efficient execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Client-oriented mindset

Ability to explain complex concepts

Understanding of French

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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.

What you’ll accomplish with us

• 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.

What could accelerate your success in this role

• 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.

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!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

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Location(s)

Québec, Québec

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia

Company

iA Financial Group

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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