Corporate Underwriting Consultant

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

📋 Description

• Set rates and retention strategies for both new and ongoing Group Benefits plans while ensuring targeted profitability goals are met.

• Deliver internal account management and proactively address client inquiries related to pricing and modifications in benefits.

• Create quotation submissions, including responses to questionnaires, and tailor value-added replies utilizing Loopio.

• Facilitate the onboarding of new clients by constructing intricate client structures and applications.

• Collaborate with internal teams regarding administrative tasks and plan design specifications.

• Negotiate contracts including financial terms, benefit plan details, and agreements on service and performance standards.

• Enhance operational efficiency to foster long-term financial viability.

• Evaluate and illustrate an understanding of the liabilities tied to various Group Benefits arrangements.

• Work alongside seasoned underwriting professionals and guide junior team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in underwriting within the Group Benefits sector.

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with skills in data manipulation and pivot tables.

• Competence in Word.

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

• Expertise in professional risk management.

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

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is preferred.

• CEBS or GBA certification is preferred.

• Strong business insight and the capability to communicate complex financial ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, is preferred.

• Strategic and innovative thinking aimed at creating solutions for distinct customer requirements is preferred.

• Proficiency in negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing skills is preferred.

• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines is preferred.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Mental health support benefits.

• Vision insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Benefits for adoption and surrogacy.

• Wellness programs.

• Employee and family assistance programs.

• Retirement savings plans, including pension options.

• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions.

• Financial education and counseling support.

• Paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and sick leave.

• Statutory leaves of absence.

• Flexible working environment.

• Opportunities for learning and career advancement.

• Support for well-being and inclusion.