Underwriter, Senior
Alberta, Canada
- Beaumont, AB, Canada
- Brosseau, AB T0B 0P0, Canada
- Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
- Lac des Arcs, AB T0L 2C0, Canada
- Lacombe, AB, Canada Req #2277 Friday, May 31, 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 : Underwriter, Senior
Reports To : Manager, 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 looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Individual Insurance team! The Senior Underwriter plays a key role in risk assessment for both life and critical illness products. This position is critical to Equitable success and is a great opportunity to work at one of Waterloo Region’s Top Employers while developing skills for the future.
What you will be doing :
Apply strong and holistic underwriting expertise in all areas of underwriting, including medical, financial and non-medical risk factorsConsistently provide a superior quality of workManage volumes of daily work independently to ensure service standards are metProvide a first-class client experienceComply with legislative requirements, consumer regulation and reinsurance treaties as they apply to privacy, disclosure and risk classificationContribute to continuous enhancement of underwriting processes and proceduresProvide mentorship to other underwriters, offering guidance and sharing your expertiseWhat you will bring :
Bilingual in French and English is an assetSuperior technical knowledge in medical, financial, and non-medical underwritingComfortable in a dynamic work environment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting prioritiesExcellent analytical and problem solving abilitiesStrong reinsurance relationships with excellent negotiation skillsStrong communication skills, written and verbalExcellent relationship skills – proactive and service-oriented is key!3+ years of demonstrated professional experience as a Life and Critical Illness UnderwriterFLMI / FALU designation or currently working towardsCommitment to continuous learning and participation in education enhancement to remain current with medical knowledge and industry underwriting trendsGood knowledge of MS Office SuiteWhat’s in it for you :
A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mindAnnual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits programAn additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the communityImmediate enrollment in the company’s pension program with employer matchingEmployee resource groups that support an inclusive work environmentTuition support and specialized program assistanceA company subsidized cafeteria with a variety of daily optionsDiscounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perksRegular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaborationAs part of the recruitment / offer process you will be required to”
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