Underwriter — 100 Remote (TOR, ON)
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25 days ago
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Job Summary
Underwriter Remote
Take your insurance career to the next level with a recognized organization that values expertise innovation and trust. Enjoy a permanent remote position offering a flexible schedule excellent working conditions and competitive benefits starting on your first day. Thrive in a collaborative and people-focused environment that promotes autonomy professional development continuous learning and employee well-being while contributing to making insurance more accessible across Canada.
What is in it for you:
Salary between 85K-95K based on experience.
4 weeks of vacation upon hiring.
Permanent full-time position 35 hours per week fully remote.
Flexible schedule between 7 am and 5 pm with shift start times between 7 am and 9 am.
4 weeks of vacation upon hiring.
Group insurance starting on day one: medical dental vision travel and roadside assistance coverage.
Defined benefit pension plan equivalent to government pension plans (available after one year of service).
Employee assistance program.
Paid sick days.
On-site fitness room.
Social activities organized throughout the year (BBQ Christmas party Halloween events).
Various employee discounts (Saint-Hyacinthe privilege card and insurance products).
Continuous training opportunities.
Recognition program for years of service.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical expertise in risk assessment using individual underwriting methods.
Work independently on complex applications while respecting authorized approval limits.
Accurately assess approval limits of up to $750000 in life insurance and $2500 in disability insurance.
Communicate directly with applicants and stakeholders regarding underwriting decisions.
Negotiate with reinsurers and identify solutions to support client file acceptance.
Collaborate with partners and TPAs in risk evaluation.
Act as a resource person during the contestability period.
What you will need to succeed:
Bachelors degree in business administration health sciences or another related field.
Completion of or progress toward a Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) and/or Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) designation is considered an asset.
5 years of experience as an underwriter.
Strong understanding of insurance contracts and laws across Canada.
Demonstrated autonomy and proactivity.
Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Bilingual in French and English to communicate frequently both verbally and in writing with English-speaking clients and partners as part of the role responsibilities.
Why Recruit Action
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.
