Underwriter, Junior

Equitable Life of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Underwriter in a collaborative environment that values your growth. This role is pivotal for success, allowing you to develop critical underwriting skills while ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing risk practices. You'll work from home, with occasional in-person meetings, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. With a focus on employee wellness, the company offers a range of benefits including a pension program, tuition support, and opportunities for community involvement. This is your chance to contribute to a team that prioritizes client satisfaction and continuous learning.

Benefits

Annual bonus program

Company-paid benefits program

Paid volunteer day

Pension program with employer matching

Employee resource groups

Tuition support

Onsite cafeteria

Discounts on company products

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Post-secondary education in a health or medical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply critical thinking to underwriting medical and financial risks.
• Build relationships to enhance client experience and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

Bilingual (French/English)

Bilingual (Mandarin/Cantonese)

Education

Post-secondary education in health or medical field

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

Position Title: Underwriter, Junior
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 a Junior Underwriter to join our Individual Underwriting team! 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:

• Learning and applying critical thinking skills to the practice of underwriting, including medical, financial and non-medical risk factors.
• Willingness and ability to work both as an individual, and as an integral member of a team, while providing a superior quality client experience.
• Comply with legislative requirements, consumer regulation and reinsurance treaties as they apply to privacy, disclosure and risk classification.
• Contribute to continuous enhancement of underwriting risk practices and procedures.
• Building internal and external relationships to provide a first-class experience.

What you will bring:

• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
• Bilingual in Mandarin or Cantonese would also be an asset.
• Post-secondary education with a particular focus in a health or medical field of study is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Individual Life and Health products is preferred, ideally with some previous underwriting experience.
• Comfortable in a dynamic work environment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent relationship skills – proactive and client focused is key!
• Commitment to continuous learning and participation in education enhancement to remain current with medical knowledge and industry underwriting trends.
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite.

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).

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 [e-mail] 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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