Group Benefits Underwriter

2 months ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Full time

About the Opportunity

Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Accounts Underwriting Consultant to join our Group Benefits team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in establishing rates and retentions for new and existing Group Benefit plans, ensuring that the appropriate target profitability levels are achieved.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement pricing strategies to ensure accurate and competitive pricing for Group Benefit plans.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide expert underwriting guidance and support to clients.
  • Prepare and present complex underwriting submissions, including responses to questionnaires.
  • Onboard new clients and develop complex client structures and applications.
  • Work with internal partners to ensure administrative and plan design features can be managed.
  • Improve operating performance to drive long-term financial success.
  • Negotiate contracts and financial arrangements with clients.
  • Demonstrate a keen understanding of liability associated with various group benefits arrangements.

What We're Looking For

  • Post-secondary education with a strong business and analytical background.
  • Deep understanding of the Group Insurance market, products, and services.
  • Professional risk management expertise with demonstrated work-related underwriting experience within Group Benefits.
  • Bilingualism, French and English, is preferred.
  • Proven ability to effectively partner with and support sales teams.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills with exceptional proficiency in Excel and Word.
  • CEBS, GBA certification is encouraged and recommended.
  • Ability to make well-balanced decisions that take effective risk management, financial discipline, and customer needs into account.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts, analysis, and results in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strategic and creative thinker focused on finding solutions to unique customer needs.
  • Confident and expert negotiator with proven ability to build relationships and influence decision making.
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
  • A focus on growing your career path with us.
  • Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
  • Professional development and leadership opportunities.

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