Underwriter, Intermediate

8 months ago

Waterloo, Canada Equitable Full time

At Equitable Life of Canada, 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 customer-responsive staff. Join Equitable Life today.

**Position Title**: Underwriter, Intermediate

**Reports To**: Manager, Underwriting

**Department**: Individual Underwriting

**Term**: Permanent Full Time

**The Opportunity**: Equitable Life is looking for a Intermediate Underwriter to join our Individual Insurance team The Intermediate Underwriter plays a key role in risk assessment for both life and critical illness products. This position is critical to Equitable success, and is a great opportunity to work at one of Waterloo Region’s Top Employers while developing skills for the future.

**What you will be doing**:

- Assess each risk on its own merit using the benchmarks provided in the internet-based underwriting manuals as guideline - incorrect decision could mean early mortality, jeopardizing mortality experience
- Communicate accurate information through managing your daily workflow to ensure service standards are met
- Provide excellent customer service while building positive relationships with internal and external clients

**What you will bring**:

- Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written would be an asset
- Strong analytical and problem solving ability
- Strong written, verbal and product knowledge skills, ability to impart knowledge to others work in a team environment
- Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Strong medical knowledge and understanding of non-medical risk factors
- FLMI / FALU designation or currently working towards
- Commitment to continuous learning and participation in education enhancement to remain current with medical knowledge and industry underwriting trends

**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
- A company subsidized 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).

To learn more about Equitable Life, we encourage you to explore our organization.

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