Underwriting Analyst

Canada Life; London; Presencial; CAD 43.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards & Recognition

Community

Descripción de la vacante

Canada Life is seeking an Underwriting Analyst in Ontario to support the Group Underwriting team. You will compile data, perform manual rate calculations, and maintain premium rates in billing systems, delivering final outputs to underwriters and account executives.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, teamwork across internal functions, and adherence to deadlines. Willingness to pursue CEBS and reliability clearance are valued.

Formación

• Post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong math and numerical abilities.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Effective verbal and written communication; customer-focused.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking when information is incomplete.
• Customer-centric mindset and willingness to support the customer.

Responsabilidades

• Manual Rate Calculations and Premium Rate Coding: Review data from Plan Sponsor and prepare it for ARC input; calculate manual rates for renewal and options; analyze year-over-year rate changes.
• Renewal and Financial Preparation: Review premium, claims, rates and reserves; identify erroneous data; create renewal analyses, rate exhibits and listings for Plan Sponsor.
• Assist with non-standard on demand reporting and financial estimates; assist with monthly/ quarterly/ annual scheduled reporting.

Conocimientos

Excel proficiency

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Critical thinking

Customer focus

CEBS designation path

Educación

Post-secondary education

Herramientas

ARC tool

Billing systems

Descripción del empleo

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for an Underwriting Analyst

The Group Underwriting department is responsible for assessing the risk and making decisions associated with the sale of an employer benefits plan, amendments to that plan and the annual renewal of the plan. And, at times, provide annual financial reports to clients about their plan.

The Underwriting Analyst supports Group Underwriters by compiling information from various systems/reports into renewal analysis tools and financial report tools, plus manual rate calculations and maintenance of the premium rates on Canada Life billing systems. They perform validation of the information gathered and deliver final output to the Underwriter.

What you will do:

Manual Rate Calculations and Premium Rate Coding:

• Review employee data received from the Plan Sponsor for reasonableness and accuracy then manipulate it for import into the ARC tool
• Calculate manual rates at renewal and for options/costings, performing analysis on the change in a group’s manual rate year over year

Renewal and Financial Preparation:

• Review premium, claims, rates, and reserves for accuracy and reasonableness
• Identify erroneous data and coordinate with partner departments to fix the data
• Create the renewal analyses, rate exhibits and listings that are part of the package delivered to the Plan Sponsor by the Underwriter and the Account Executive
• Create the financial report that will be provided to the Plan Sponsor
• Tasks related to the financial report directly impact corporate accounting systems

Assist with non-standard on demand reporting and financial estimates

• Assist with preparing monthly/quarterly/annual scheduled reporting

What you will bring:

• You have post-secondary or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• You are curious and inquisitive. You love math!
• You get energized when you work in partnership with team members and many internal business areas, and you do this with your excellent interpersonal skills
• You are highly proficient with Excel and easily learn new tools and applications
• Your verbal and written communication skills are both effective and efficient
• You are a driver who has ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, and prioritize multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• You are a critical thinker who can problem-solve and make good decisions when working with incomplete information
• You understand what it means to put the customer first. That is, put the customer at the center of what we do
• You have a thirst for knowledge. Hence you have a willingness to work towards a GBA or full CEBS designation under the CEBS program
• Reliability Status security clearance - this is a personnel security status that is required before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website

The base salary for this position is between $43,400 - $68,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted