Group Underwriter
6 months ago
At 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**: Group Underwriter - Group Quotes
**Reports To**: Manager, Group Quotes
**Department**: Group Quotes
**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 looking for an Underwriter to join our Group Insurance team The position is critical to our 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**:
- 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
**What you will bring**:
- Good knowledge of group plans acquired through 2 - 3 years of group benefits experience is preferred, but willing to train
- 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
- Ability to balance deadlines and shift priorities
- Strong mathematical ability
- Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written is an asset
- Interest in completing Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) examinations particularly those pertaining to Group Benefits
**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)
- Complete an assessment and/or testing
To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.
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