Mortgage Underwriter jobs in Canada

Are you driven by the insurance and financial services industry and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Underwriter – Post-Issue Underwriting (PIU), you will play a key role in strengthening our underwriting operations by ensuring high-quality decisions and rigorous post-issue case management.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your expertise in medical underwriting and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
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As a Senior Underwriter – Post-Issue Underwriting, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Assess risks for life, critical illness, and disability insurance.
• Deliver high-quality analyses that meet established standards.
• Lead the review of post-issue cases (post-claim underwriting), determining whether cancellation or pricing adjustments are warranted.
• Analyze data and trends to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide structured feedback to underwriters and analysts following post-issue reviews and post-claim underwriting cases; share key findings, prioritize improvement opportunities, and support their implementation to enhance underwriting quality.
• Manage correspondence with agents and clients regarding requirements, final decisions, or cancellations.
• Monitor and report weekly on volumes and trends related to post-issue and post-claim underwriting.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure efficient execution of administrative processes.

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We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Stands out for their ability to simplify and explain complex concepts.
• Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills.
• Is client- and advisor-oriented, with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Has 8 years of relevant experience in medical underwriting.
• Holds a university degree (Bachelor’s); ALU and FLMI designations are assets.
• Good understanding of French.

Advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves exchanging information necessary for understanding and processing complex underwriting cases with English-speaking partners in the individual insurance sector, on a weekly basis (30–50% of the time).
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• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;

Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
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At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!