Underwriter, Junior
Alberta, Canada Req #2340 Friday, July 19, 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, Junior
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 growing! We are looking for a Junior Underwriter to join our Individual Underwriting team! This position is critical to Equitable's 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 :
- Learning and applying critical thinking skills to the practice of underwriting, including medical, financial and non-medical risk factors
- Willingness and ability to work both as an individual, and as an integral member of a team, while providing a superior quality client experience
- Comply with legislative requirements, consumer regulation and reinsurance treaties as they apply to privacy, disclosure and risk classification
- Contribute to continuous enhancement of underwriting risk practices and procedures
- Building internal and external relationships to provide a first-class experience
What you will bring :
Bilingual in French and English is an assetBilingual in Mandarin or Cantonese would also be an assetPost-secondary education with a particular focus in a health or medical field of study is strongly preferredKnowledge of Individual Life and Health products is preferred, ideally with some previous underwriting experienceComfortable in a dynamic work environment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting prioritiesExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesStrong communication skills, written and verbalExcellent relationship skills - proactive and client focused is key!Commitment 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 assistanceAn onsite full-service 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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