Underwriter, Intermediate

Equitable Life of Canada; Saskatchewan; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the insurance sector as an Intermediate Underwriter. This permanent full-time position allows you to work from home while assessing risks for life and critical illness products. You'll be part of a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and service excellence.

Benefits

Annual bonus program

Company-paid benefits program

Paid volunteer day

Pension program with employer matching

Tuition support

Onsite cafeteria

Discounts on company products

Qualifications

• Superior technical knowledge in medical, financial, and non-medical underwriting.
• Comfortable in a dynamic work environment with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong underwriting expertise in medical, financial, and non-medical risk factors.
• Manage volumes of daily work independently to meet service standards.

Skills

Bilingual

Analytical

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated, and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.

Reports To :

Manager, Underwriting

Department :

Individual Underwriting

Term :

Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements :

You will work from your home office 100% of the time. You may be required to be in-person at our office in Waterloo, ON, or another assigned location within the Waterloo Region, on an as-needed basis. Sales-related roles may require travel based on the assignment.

The Opportunity :

Equitable is growing! We are looking for Underwriters to join our Individual Insurance team. The Intermediate Underwriter plays a key role in risk assessment for both life and critical illness products. This position is critical to Equitable’s success and offers a great opportunity to work at one of Waterloo Region’s Top Employers while developing skills for the future.

What you will be doing :

• Apply strong and holistic underwriting expertise in all areas of underwriting, including medical, financial, and non-medical risk factors.
• Consistently provide a superior quality of work.
• Manage volumes of daily work independently to ensure service standards are met.
• Comply with legislative requirements, consumer regulation, and reinsurance treaties as they apply to privacy, disclosure, and risk classification.
• Contribute to continuous enhancement of underwriting processes and procedures.

What you will bring :

• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
• Superior technical knowledge in medical, financial, and non-medical underwriting.
• Comfortable in a dynamic work environment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong reinsurance relationships with excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent relationship skills – proactive and service-oriented is key!

What’s in it for you :

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind.
• Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program.
• An additional paid volunteer day each year to spend time giving back to the community.
• Immediate enrollment in the company’s pension program with employer matching.
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment.
• Tuition support and specialized program assistance.
• An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options.
• Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks.
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration.

As part of the recruitment / offer process you will be required to :

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above).

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at [email protected] if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.

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