Senior Underwriting Consultant

Senior Underwriting Consultant - Large CaseToronto, ON, Canada Req #2644Monday, March 31, 2025At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.Position Title: Senior Underwriting Consultant – Large CaseReports To: Director, Individual UnderwritingDepartment: Individual UnderwritingTerm: Permanent Full-TimeWork Arrangements: You will work from your home office 100% of the time. You may be required to be in-person at our office in Waterloo, ON or another assigned location within the Waterloo Region, on an as needed basis. Sales related roles may be required to travel based on the assignment.The Opportunity: Equitable is growing and we are looking for a Senior Underwriting Consultant with large case experience. Our Underwriters assess life and critical illness products and contribute to specialized projects in both traditional and data-based underwriting. This position is critical to Equitable’s success and is a great opportunity to work at one of Waterloo Region’s Top Employers.What you will be doing: Apply strong and holistic underwriting expertise in all areas of underwriting, including medical, financial and non-medical risk factors for affluent and high net worth CanadiansProvide mentorship, training and co-signing to other underwritersConsistently maintain a high level of accountability in quality and quantity of work with favourable audit resultsEnsure service standards are met both independently and working collaboratively with other Underwriters to ensure Team successProvide a first-class client experienceParticipate in traditional and data-based projectsAssess claims, rescissions and reinstatementsPrepare, present and lead development opportunities for our Distribution partners, colleagues, internal and external business partnersComply with legislative requirements, consumer regulation and reinsurance treaties as they apply to privacy, disclosure and risk classificationAdvocate for the continuous enhancement of the profession of underwritingStretching your risk-management skills and contributing to specialized projects in both traditional and data-based underwritingSome travel may be requiredWhat you will bring: Superior technical knowledge in medical, financial, and non-medical underwritingExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindsetComfortable in a dynamic work environment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting prioritiesOwners’ mindset for meeting individual and team goalsStrong reinsurance relationships with excellent negotiation skillsStrong communication skills, written and verbalFluency in using data as an underwriting tool or the willingness to learnOverall curiosity in all that you doCollege or University degree or equivalent experience5+ years of demonstrated professional experience as a Life and Critical Illness Underwriter with experience in the affluent and high net worth marketFLMI / FALU / CPU designation(s) or currently working towards themCommitment to continuous learning and participation in education enhancement to remain current with medical knowledge and industry underwriting trendsGood knowledge of MS Office SuiteBilingual in English, French, Cantonese, Mandarin is an assetWhat’s in it for you:A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mindAnnual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits programAn additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the communityImmediate enrollment in the company’s pension program with employer matchingEmployee resource groups that support an inclusive work environmentTuition support and specialized program assistanceAn onsite, full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily optionsDiscounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perksRegular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaborationAs part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to: Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)This role is open due to an existing vacancy.To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at careers@equitable.ca if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.#LI-RemoteOther details:Job Family Individual Contributor - Non TransactionalPay Type SalaryApply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr