Senior Underwriting Consultant - Large Case

Nova Scotia, Canada Req #2335 Monday, June 24, 2024 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 Underwriting Consultant - Large Case

Reports To : Director, Individual 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 be required to travel based on the assignment.

The Opportunity : ​​ Equitable is growing and we are looking for a Senior Underwriting Consultant with large case experience. Our Underwriters assess life and critical illness products and contribute to specialized projects in both traditional and data-based underwriting. This position is critical to Equitable's success and is a great opportunity to work at one of Waterloo Region's Top Employers.

What you will be doing : ​

• Apply strong and holistic underwriting expertise in all areas of underwriting, including medical, financial and non-medical risk factors for affluent and high net worth Canadians
• Provide mentorship, training and co-signing to other underwriters
• Consistently maintain a high level of accountability in quality and quantity of work with favourable audit results
• Ensure service standards are met both independently and working collaboratively with other Underwriters to ensure Team success
• Provide a first-class client experience
• Participate in traditional and data-based projects
• Assess claims, rescissions and reinstatements
• Prepare, present and lead development opportunities for our Distribution partners, colleagues, internal and external business partners
• Comply with legislative requirements, consumer regulation and reinsurance treaties as they apply to privacy, disclosure and risk classification
• Advocate for the continuous enhancement of the profession of underwriting
• Stretching your risk-management skills and contributing to specialized projects in both traditional and data-based underwriting
• Some travel may be required

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