Underwriter, Underwriting Department

Desjardins Group; Montreal, Lévis; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Underwriter, where you will play a vital role in ensuring peace of mind for clients through effective risk assessment and decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to develop your expertise in life and health insurance while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to optimizing processes and enhancing client experiences, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible vacation, and a defined benefit pension plan, all while contributing to a company that prioritizes its people.

Benefits

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Telework equipment reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting individual life insurance is essential.
• Knowledge of underwriting standards and governance documents is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical and financial information to assess risk.
• Negotiate with reinsurers for non-standard decisions.
• Communicate with stakeholders via phone and writing.

Skills

Underwriting experience in individual life insurance

Knowledge of underwriting standards

Knowledge of the healthcare sector

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer Focus

Nimble learning

Job description

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Underwriter, Underwriting Department

Apply remote type The work arrangement for the position is full-time telework locations Montréal Lévis time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R2501201

The Underwriting Department is currently seeking an underwriter who would like to contribute to our members’ and clients’ peace of mind by ensuring they’re well protected in the event of an unexpected situation. We’re working on updating our tools and systems over the next few years to optimize and simplify our processes so that doing business with Desjardins is always a simple and people-focused experience. Join a team that will help you develop your expertise in underwriting and life and health insurance, as well as your critical thinking skills. At Desjardins, we give you the tools and resources you need to help you diversify your skills and pursue your career goals. More specifically, as an Underwriter, you will be required to:

• Analyze medical, personal and financial information to assess the overall risk to the organization in accordance with applicable standards and practices.

• In the event of non-standard decisions, negotiate with reinsurers to find solutions to obtain the best possible decision for our members, clients and partners.

• Communicate in writing or by phone with stakeholders.

• Help develop operational processes and modifications to the sector’s computer systems.

• Make decisions and be able to justify them to members, clients and partners.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.v

What you bring to the table

• Underwriting experience in individual life insurance

• Knowledge of underwriting standards and governance documents

• Knowledge of the healthcare sector

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Knowledge of French is required

• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

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At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Life and health insurance (FG)

About us

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance.

Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.