Underwriter, Senior

Dayforce HCM; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Underwriter in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role is pivotal in assessing risks for life and critical illness products, providing you with a chance to showcase your underwriting expertise. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning. With a focus on employee wellness and community engagement, this position offers a unique blend of professional growth and personal fulfillment. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Vacation allowance

Company-paid benefits

Paid volunteer day

Pension program with employer matching

Tuition support

Onsite cafeteria

Employee discounts

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in medical, financial, and non-medical underwriting.
• 3+ years of experience in Life and Critical Illness underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks for life and critical illness products.
• Mentor other underwriters and enhance underwriting processes.

Skills

Underwriting Expertise

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Management

Education

FLMI / FALU designation

3+ years of professional experience

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:

Senior Underwriter

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 looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Individual Insurance team! The Senior 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 your 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 related to privacy, disclosure, and risk classification.
• Contribute to continuous enhancement of underwriting processes and procedures.
• Provide mentorship to other underwriters, offering guidance and sharing your expertise.

What you will bring:

• 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, both written and verbal.
• Excellent relationship skills – proactive and service-oriented is key!
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Life and Critical Illness Underwriter.
• FLMI / FALU designation or currently working towards it.
• Commitment to continuous learning and participation in educational activities to stay current with medical knowledge and industry trends.
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite.

What’s in it for you:

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

Additional Requirements:

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor).

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. Please contact our HR team at [e-mail] if you need our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation during the application process.

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Job Family:

Individual Contributor - Transactional