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Group Underwriter
4 months ago
Position Title: Group Underwriter
Reports To: Manager, Group Renewal, Corporate Accounts, myFlex Underwriting and Group Underwriting Assistants
Department: Group Renewals
Term: Permanent Full-Time
Work 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) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
The Opportunity: Equitable is growing We are looking for a Group Underwriter to join our Group Renewals team This is a great opportunity to join one of the Waterloo Area's and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers for 2024
What you will be doing:
- Underwrite group benefits requests;
- Screen group requests to request missing information, clarify specifications and assess the risk involved in order to select quality business;
- Set final rates through experience rating and considering all other characteristics of the risk;
- Negotiate final rates with Group Account Executives and Advisors;
- Take appropriate action on requests for special rate reviews, and effectively communicate final decisions.
- Work closely with the Group Underwriting Assistant, ensuring you have a good understanding of the assistant role and providing coverage as needed.
What you will bring:
- Good knowledge of group plans acquired through a minimum of 2 - 3 years of group benefits experience;
- Deductive reasoning, problem solving ability and flexibility of decision making;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Enthusiasm with an interest in working in a changing environment;
- Good verbal and written communication skills as well as negotiation skills;
- Good organizational and time management abilities;
- Strong mathematical ability; and
- Interest in completing Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) examinations particularly those pertaining to Group Benefits.
- Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written is preferred
What's in it for you:
- A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
- Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
- An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
- Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
- Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
- Tuition support and specialized program assistance
- An onsite full-service 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)
- Complete an assessment and/or testing
To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.
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