Underwriter, Intermediate

Equitable; Toronto; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Equitable is seeking an Intermediate Underwriter for its Individual Insurance team in Toronto, responsible for risk assessment in life and critical illness products. This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to develop skills in a collaborative work environment, with work-from-home arrangements and competitive benefits including bonuses and tuition support.

Benefits

Annual bonus program

Company-paid benefits program

Paid volunteer day

Tuition support

Employee resource groups

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.
• Strong reinsurance relationships.

Responsibilities

• Apply holistic underwriting expertise including risk factors.
• Manage daily work volumes independently to meet service standards.
• Enhance underwriting processes continuously.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Analytical abilities

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Toronto, ON, Canada Req #2228 Friday, May 31, 2024 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 be required to 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 is 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 so you can 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)

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