Underwriter

ia; Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days, and个人

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking an Underwriter in a hybrid Canada-wide role. You will assess risks across disability, life, and critical illness insurance, using guidelines to support underwriting decisions while communicating with clients and partners to obtain information and clarify issues.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years underwriting experience in individual disability insurance, plus experience in life and critical illness insurance, and intermediate English proficiency for daily

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years underwriting experience in individual disability insurance.
• Experience in individual life insurance and critical illness insurance.
• Intermediate English proficiency for daily communication with English-speaking clients across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks related to disability, life insurance, and critical illness insurance applications to make informed underwriting decisions.
• Analyze medical and non-medical information to identify potential risks and concerns.
• Apply a holistic approach when assessing overall risk.
• Use underwriting guidelines and procedures to make sound underwriting decisions.
• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of underwriting tasks and processes.
• Communicate with internal and external clients, as well as stakeholders, to obtain additional information or clarify issues related to underwriting decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Client-focused mindset

English communication

Job description

Job Description

Build the future with us

Are you driven by the insurance 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 an Underwriter, you will play a key role in assessing risks associated with disability, life insurance, and critical illness insurance applications, supporting underwriting decisions that align with the organization's risk and profitability objectives.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills 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.

What you'll accomplish with us

• Assess risks related to disability, life insurance, and critical illness insurance applications to make informed underwriting decisions.
• Analyze medical and non-medical information to identify potential risks and concerns.
• Apply a holistic approach when assessing overall risk.
• Use underwriting guidelines and procedures to make sound underwriting decisions.
• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of underwriting tasks and processes.
• Communicate with internal and external clients, as well as stakeholders, to obtain additional information or clarify issues related to underwriting decisions.

What could accelerate your success in this role

• Is known for their strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Stands out for their ability to analyze case files, including medical reports, to accurately assess risk and make underwriting decisions.
• Demonstrates strong ability to manage high volumes of work while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high quality standards.
• Is recognized for their client- and advisor-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Has a minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience in the individual disability insurance field, along with experience in individual life insurance and critical illness insurance.
• Intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role involves communicating daily with English-speaking clients and partners across Canada through emails and phone calls.

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• AI is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth.
• 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 plans
• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days
• Telemedicine services
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And much more!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-08-28

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we're a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we're invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

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,