Senior Underwriter

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Accoravillage Full time

**Job Title:** Senior Underwriter - Large Cases

**About the Role:** We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our team and contribute to the success of our Large Case program.

**Responsibilities:**

  • Deliver exceptional Large Case experiences through technical and relationship management skills
  • Recruit and develop a motivated team focused on technical and relationship skill development and critical thinking
  • Create and develop customized white glove experiences for large cases in individual insurance
  • Collaborate with Distribution, Pricing, and Operations to deliver a large case program with customized underwriting solutions
  • Build relationships with Advisors and Distribution partners to proactively manage client large case experiences
  • Regular presentations and consultations with Large Case advisors and MGA market
  • Nurture existing relationships with Reinsurance partners to deliver top-notch large case experiences
  • Lead the underwriting team, promoting a positive environment in the underwriting department
  • Accountable for performance management, salary adjustments, and communications for direct report underwriting team members
  • Provide timely, positive, and constructive feedback to team members and implement the annual Review and Scorecard process
  • Ensure quality results for all Individual clients and partners (advisors, policyholders, MGAs, distribution)
  • Maximize service, both in relationship building with external partners and ensuring the team adheres to time service expectations
  • Create and facilitate team goal setting, in conjunction with the VP of Underwriting
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships and collaboration with Distribution partners, including Wholesalers and RVPs
  • Manage pre-sale underwriting activities, such as preliminary opinions on complex insurance structures
  • Align Large Case practices with the underwriting risk philosophy of Equitable

**Requirements:**

  • 10+ years of professional underwriting experience, with exceptional technical and relationship management skills
  • College or University degree or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of individual products and underwriting policies, procedures, workflow, and admin systems
  • Proven skills in People Management and Development
  • Appreciation of the complexities of the Individual marketplace and competition
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Excellent written, verbal, and product knowledge skills, with the ability to impart knowledge to others, work in a team environment
  • Proactive and service-oriented, results-focused with a sense of urgency
  • Understanding of clients and the importance of communication, protecting against the loss of advisors' confidence
  • Project work as required
  • Development and Performance reviews, FLMI/FALU designation or currently working towards
  • Consistent accountability of quality and quantity of work

**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
  • An onsite, full-service 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

**What we're looking for in a candidate:**

  • Two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

**About us:**

We are a company that values employee wellness and provides a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and offer employee resource groups to support diversity and inclusion. We also provide tuition support and specialized program assistance to help our employees grow and develop in their careers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination, and where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.

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