Underwriter, Senior

Equitable; Exshaw; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Underwriter, where your expertise in risk assessment for life and critical illness products will shine. This permanent full-time position offers a primarily remote work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. You'll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to improvements in underwriting processes while mentoring others. With a focus on continuous learning and development, this role provides a valuable opportunity to grow within one of the top employers in the Waterloo Region. Embrace a culture that prioritizes wellness, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Paid volunteer day

Immediate pension enrollment with employer matching

Tuition support and training programs

Onsite cafeteria and employee discounts

Company events fostering collaboration

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in medical, financial, and non-medical underwriting.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in life and critical illness underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Apply comprehensive underwriting expertise across various risk factors.
• Deliver a first-class client experience while managing daily volumes.

Skills

Medical Underwriting

Financial Underwriting

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

FLMI / FALU designation

3+ years of experience in underwriting

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

At Equitable, we understand that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that fosters growth and helps you reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative environment, we believe that our key to 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:

This role is primarily remote, with work from your home office. Occasional in-person attendance at our Waterloo, ON office or other locations within the Waterloo Region may be required. Sales roles may involve travel based on assignments.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our Individual Insurance team. This role involves risk assessment for life and critical illness products, playing a vital part in our success and offering a valuable opportunity to develop your skills within Waterloo Region’s top employers.

Responsibilities:

1. Apply comprehensive underwriting expertise across medical, financial, and non-medical risk factors.
2. Ensure high-quality work and meet service standards independently managing daily volumes.
3. Deliver a first-class client experience.
4. Comply with legal, regulatory, and reinsurance requirements related to privacy, disclosure, and risk classification.
5. Contribute to ongoing improvements in underwriting processes.
6. Mentor and guide other underwriters, sharing your expertise.

Qualifications:

1. Strong technical knowledge in medical, financial, and non-medical underwriting.
2. Adaptability to a dynamic work environment.
3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Strong negotiation skills and reinsurance relationships.
5. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Proactive, service-oriented relationship skills.
7. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in life and critical illness underwriting.
8. FLMI / FALU designation or working towards it.
9. Commitment to continuous learning and industry knowledge.
10. Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Benefits:

• Work-life balance and wellness focus.
• Annual bonus, vacation allowance, and paid benefits.
• Paid volunteer day annually.
• Immediate pension enrollment with employer matching.
• Inclusive employee resource groups.
• Tuition support and training programs.
• Onsite cafeteria and employee discounts.
• Company events fostering collaboration.

Application Requirements:

• Provide two professional references, including at least one supervisor.

This vacancy is due to an existing opening. To learn more about Equitable, please explore our organization. We are committed to equal employment opportunities. Contact our HR team at [email protected] for accommodations or alternative formats during the application process.