Corporate Underwriting Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee underwriting risks to ensure profitable and sustainable financial outcomes.

• Set rates and retentions for both new and existing Group Benefits plans.

• Guarantee that target profitability levels are met.

• Provide internal account management and address client inquiries regarding pricing and benefit modifications.

• Prepare quotation submissions, including responses to questionnaires.

• Tailor value-added responses utilizing Loopio.

• Facilitate the onboarding of new clients by crafting complex client structures and applications.

• Collaborate with internal partners on administrative tasks and plan design specifications.

• Negotiate contracts, including financial terms, benefit plan provisions, and service and performance standard agreements.

• Enhance operating performance to foster long-term financial success.

• Evaluate liabilities linked to various Group Benefits arrangements.

• Work alongside seasoned underwriting professionals and provide mentorship to junior staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in underwriting within the Group Benefits sector.

• In-depth understanding of the Group Insurance market, products, and services.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including data manipulation and pivot tables.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• Post-secondary education with a strong foundation in business, mathematics, and analytical skills.

• Expertise in professional risk management.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with and support sales teams.

• Bilingual in French and English (preferred).

• CEBS or GBA certification (preferred).

• Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly convey complex financial concepts, both verbally and in writing.

• Strategic and innovative thinking aimed at developing solutions for unique customer requirements.

• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing capabilities.

• Capacity to work independently in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Sound decision-making skills that balance risk management, financial discipline, and customer needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive programs and compensation linked to both business and individual performance.

• Comprehensive health, dental, mental health, and vision benefits.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Adoption and surrogacy benefits.

• Wellness initiatives.

• Employee and family assistance programs.

• Retirement savings plans, including pension options.

• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions.

• Financial education and counseling resources.

• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days in Canada.

• Statutory leaves of absence.

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for learning and career advancement.

• Reasonable accommodations during the application process.