Life Insurance Underwriting Specialist

7 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Empire Life Full time
Empire Life Insurance Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Life Insurance Underwriting Specialist - Trainee to join our team at Empire Life.

About the Role:

This is an entry-level position that involves working under the supervision of experienced underwriters to develop key skills and abilities in life insurance underwriting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Completes basic risk assessments of individual life insurance applications
  • Demonstrates a willingness and eagerness to learn in order to ensure successful development of key underwriting skills and abilities
  • Provides basic risk assessments and related support to Empire Life and to the Retail New Business Operations unit
  • Participates in the basic risk assessment of individual life insurance applications
  • Supports and provides high-level customer service to customers and distribution partners via telephone and email
  • Performs underwriting tasks such as screening applications, assisting in obtaining underwriting requirements and making basic underwriting decisions within an established decision framework
  • Involved in active on-the-job training
  • Works to complete specific industry courses
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years work experience in the medical or business environment
  • Experience providing services to and interacting with clients
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, internet and database computer software
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is required
  • Working towards completion of ALU 1 and UND 386 considered an asset
  • Completion of a post-secondary education is required
  • Good analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Clear writing, listening and verbal communication skills
  • Well-developed customer relations skills
  • Well-developed communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Annual bonus program for non-sales positions, competitive uncapped commission for sales positions
  • Comprehensive employer-funded benefits package, including life insurance, disability, health and dental, generous health account, flexible work arrangements, annual personal health days, four weeks annual vacation, defined contribution pension plan, top-up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave, employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
Why Work at Empire Life?

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, create an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. Our company values integrity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, and respect. We believe in creating opportunities for growth and development, promoting a healthy work-life balance, and recognizing employee achievements.



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