Underwriting Consultant

3 weeks ago

Montréal, Canada RGA Full time

**Position Overview**
Reporting to the Director, Underwriting, the Underwriting Consultant assumes responsibility for the risk selection in order to meet departmental objectives.

**Responsibilities**
- Underwrites complex facultative underwriting risks, according to RGA underwriting guidelines
- Possesses an advanced understanding of both medical and financial underwriting techniques, and stays current on related industry trends and advancements
- Provides advanced technical expertise and support to client companies
- Demonstrates ability to work productively in high pressure environment and effectively and proactively manage challenging situations
- Acts independently on large and/or complicated cases, within specified authority
- Co-signs cases from more junior underwriters and provides guidance, training and mentoring
- Actively supports the department management by providing input, assisting in training, leading team discussions, participating in projects, and being a positive contributor to the resolution of technical or client issues
- Liaises with other RGA departments to share knowledge and assist with client projects, as necessary
- Participates in RGA events and industry activities & fosters relationships with key clients

**Requirements** Qualifications**:

- College diploma or University degree or equivalent working experience
- 7-10 years of experience in direct or reinsurance underwriting, working in High Net Worth and large case underwriting
- FLMI or FALU designations, or significant progress towards obtaining these or other related industry designations
- Bilingual French/English (oral and written) is required given the need to communicate orally and in writing with a predominantly English-speaking clientele based outside of Quebec.
- Multiple lines of business (Life, DI, CI) an asset

**Skills**:

- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, insurance and contract law, and accounting principles as applied to risk selection
- Ability to make complex decisions based on limited data, and explain the basis of those decisions
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Solid time management & organizational skills
- Ability to read and comprehend a large volume of advanced medical and complex financial information in a timely fashion
- Works effectively as a positive influencer and contributes to ideas and solutions
- Proactively builds strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and clients
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, flexible and creative
- Strong client focus

**Company Overview**
RGA aims to create a culture where individuals are valued, feel a sense of belonging and are respected for their differences - a workplace where all employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

RGA Canada is part of an internationally growing company and offer a dynamic team environment.

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Job Reference: CN01165

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