Senior Group Underwriter, Quotes

The Opportunity: At Equitable we believe great things happen when we work together. Were a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If youre passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment wed love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care passion and curiosity. We put people above all else strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes. We are looking for an Underwriter to join our Group Underwriting team! The position is critical to our success. Join one of the regions top employers and be part of something that truly makes a a Senior Group Underwriter you will play a key role in driving profitable growth and client retention through the risk assessment analysis pricing and formal responses to requests for quote for both new and renewal business across all complexity levels including alternate funding arrangements. You will be responsible for adhering to Equitables underwriting philosophy processes pricing methodologies and proposal production standards while consistently meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity addition you will provide training and coaching to Group Underwriters support divisional initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes and Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo ON a minimum of two (2) assigned consecutive days every other week plus a fifth (5th)assignedday per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than theminimumrequirementand there may be some roles that arerequiredto work in our office more than youll do:Complete risk assessment analysis pricing and formal proposal responses for new business opportunities across all complexity levels including large and complex annual renewals for existing Group benefits clients including reviewing risk analyzing experience and profitability determining appropriate pricing and generating renewal reports. Evaluate and respond to requests for alternate funding arrangements while ensuring adherence to established underwriting practices. Review and assess requests for alternate costings on existing business and provide recommendations based on risk and profitability analysis. Generate accurate and comprehensive underwriting proposals that meet company standards and established service level requirements. Make informed decisions on case-specific Administrative and Claim Exception requests that include an element of risk in accordance with documented processes. Track and achieve published quality and quantity performance standards while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Provide coaching and knowledge-sharing support for Underwriting team members. Support Group benefits training initiatives for Group Underwriters new service team members and Group Marketing Managers. Maintain and update process documentation and the Group Underwriting Manual while identifying and addressing opportunities for operational improvement and risk youll bring:College or University degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5 years of Group benefits knowledge and experience including solid knowledge of group products risk assessment and pricing methodologies. Strong understanding of Group benefits underwriting principles and practices. Proven ability to assess risk analyze complex data and make sound underwriting decisions. Strong analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent decision-making abilities with the confidence to manage complex underwriting situations. Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet challenging deadlines. Strong knowledge of the Group benefits marketplace including industry trends and competitive factors. Experience providing training coaching or mentoring to colleagues and supporting knowledge development initiatives. Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (GBA) designation is considered an asset. Commitment to following established processes and procedures while identifying potential gaps omissions or activities that could expose the organization to unnecessary operational in it for you:Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and developmentopportunitiesTotal Rewards: Incentive pay annual salary reviews employer-paid benefits and pensionmatchingTime Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each yearFlexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind complemented by a dress for your day approachAs part of the recruitment process candidates may be asked to complete an Equitable were committed to fair pay and an inclusive accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage just reach out to us at Were happy to base pay will be based on your skills qualifications experience and addition to your salary this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If youre selected to move forward our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program so you know exactly whats To: Manager Group UnderwritingDepartment: Group Underwriting Term: Permanent Full-Time