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Underwriter Senior

Underwriter Senior

EquitableGrande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
25 days ago
Job description

At Equitable we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; its 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 clientresponsive staff. Join Equitable today.

Position Title : Underwriter Senior

Reports To : Manager Underwriting

Department : Individual Underwriting

Term : Permanent FullTime

Work Arrangements : You will work from your home office 100 of the time. You may be required to be inperson 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 Regions 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 nonmedical risk factors
  • Consistently provide a superior quality of work
  • Manage volumes of daily work independently to ensure service standards are met
  • Provide a firstclass 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 processes and procedures
  • Provide mentorship to other underwriters offering guidance and sharing your expertise

What you will bring :

  • Superior technical knowledge in medical financial and nonmedical underwriting
  • Comfortable in a dynamic work environment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
  • Strong reinsurance relationships with excellent negotiation skills
  • Strong communication skills written and verbal
  • Excellent relationship skills proactive and serviceoriented is key!
  • 3 years of demonstrated professional experience as a Life and Critical Illness Underwriter
  • FLMI / FALU designation or currently working towards
  • Commitment to continuous learning and participation in education enhancement to remain current with medical knowledge and industry underwriting trends
  • Good knowledge of MS Office Suite

    • Whats in it for you :

  • A healthy worklife balance with employee wellness top of mind
  • Annual bonus program annual vacation allowance and companypaid benefits program
  • An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
  • Immediate enrollment in the companys pension program with employer matching
  • Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
  • Tuition support and specialized program assistance
  • An onsite fullservice cafeteria with a variety of daily options
  • Discounts on company products and services and access to exclusive employee perks
  • Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

    • As part of the recruitment / offer process you will be required to :

  • Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

    • This role is open due to an existing vacancy.

    To learn more about Equitable we encourage you to explore our organization.

    At Equitable we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.

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    Other details

  • Job Family Individual Contributor Transactional
  • Pay Type Salary

    • Key Skills

    Loan Processing,Credit Analysis,Fraud,Math,Risk Analysis,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Fair Housing Regulations,Equity Research,Underwriting,negotiation,RMF

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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