Underwriting Specialist

4 days ago

Hamilton, Canada Cowan Insurance Group Full time

You are **organized** and your **attention to detail** is outstanding

You thrive on working **independently** and **efficiently**

You love the idea of working in a **dynamic **and** fast-paced environment**
**Numbers** make you happy

If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you
**What’s the ask?**

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Underwriting Specialist is responsible for providing analytics excellence to our Third-Party Administration (TPA) and Third-Party Payment (TPP) national and international group benefits clients.

More specifically, the Underwriting Specialist will:

- Assessment, negotiation, report writing, and presentation preparation related to group renewals;
- Peer review analysis of regular reporting;
- Preparation and validation of plans’ demographic data to provide to carriers prior to renewal
- Manipulation of exported plan performance data to create reports used in the renewal process.
- Calculation of recommended rate adjustments using the exported plan performance data.
- Assessment, negotiation, and report/presentation preparation for marketing and peer review of quote comparisons;
- Analysis of carrier change financial/rate implications to client's budget;
- Analysis of carrier financial reports & peer review of estimated financials;
- Price and analyze costings including assessment and analysis of alternative funding arrangements;
- Perform commission reconciliations and analysis;
- Analysis of financial benchmarking and preparation of reports/presentations;
- Assist on specific projects, initiatives, and research
**What does it take?**
- Completed post-secondary degree or a combination of equivalent professional experience and training
- 3 to 5 years of professional work experience in a similar role
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint & Word
- Exceptional analytical and numerical skills;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Ability to prioritize & adapt to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy;
- Able to work independently and self-motivated;
- Demonstrates sound judgment, ethics, and integrity;
- Creative problem solver with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions and create suitable plans for resolution;
- Strong customer service and caring attitude;
- Bilingualism in French & English (verbal & written), a strong asset
- **Who we are**
Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With close to 500 employees operating out of 10 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

- deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals
- advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.
**What sets us apart?**
**Be in good company**
Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.
**Challenge your thinking**
You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.
**Grow together**
We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.
**Benefits and perks**
- Competitive salary
- Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
- Company-matched Retirement Plan
- Company-paid training and development courses
- Community involvement
**Are you interested?**
Send your cover letter and resume and share your unique story with us.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

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