Associate Group Underwriter

4 months ago


Montréal QC, Canada Sun Life Full time

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

**Location**: Hybrid

Reporting to the Sun Advantage Underwriting Manager, you will be **responsible **for:

- Assess and manage risk by analyzing data relating to requests from existing customers or new business opportunities
- Provide insights and creative solutions to help solve existing or new client problems when issues arise
- Set pricing to renewal in-force contracts and provide quotations for new business opportunities
- Meet Sun Life’s quality and service standards and respecting deadlines
- Develop a good understanding of the administrative, contractual and legislative Group Benefits environment
- Develop a strong understanding of Sun Life’s products and services, underwriting guidelines, systems and tools, pricing methodologies and market feedbacks
- Partner with the sales and service team to provide outstanding client services and achieve profitability objectives

The Sun Advantage segment provides service to small and medium businesses (3-49 lives) represented by brokers, MGAs and TPAs.

**What do you need to succeed?**
- Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada and worldwide
- Strong knowledge in Microsoft Suite
- Group Benefit knowledge is an asset
- STEM-related degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Administration, Finance or Accounting degree or equivalent experience
- CEBS certificate is an asset
- Solid analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills
- Have a structured and systematic approach aimed at making a unique contribution to various emergency situations in compliance with internal policies and directives
- Attention to details
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, under pressure, in an organized, efficient and autonomous manner
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal

As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete math and Excel tests. An English/French grammatical test is required for Eastern Region.

**Reasons why you should join us under the sun**
- Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
- A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
- Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical and financial

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary Range**:
44,700/44 700 - 73,200/73 200

**Job Category**:
Underwriting - Group

**Posting End Date**:
02/09/2024



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