Lead Medical Underwriter Specialist

5 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada National Bank Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Medical Underwriter Specialist to join our team at National Bank.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a college diploma and a minimum of 5 years of experience in underwriting, with ALU exams 1 and 2 or 7 years of experience in underwriting. You will also possess analytical, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as coaching skills, effective time management, and prioritization abilities.

Your Responsibilities
  1. Assess the insurability of clients applying for loan insurance (life, disability, and critical illness) and individual insurance (T10-T20) in accordance with established standards and processes.
  2. Manage complex files including post-issue underwriting.
  3. Write personalized correspondence (requests for additional requirements, decisions) and communicate with clients when necessary.
  4. Meet productivity and quality goals.
  5. Support less experienced colleagues through coaching and knowledge transfer.
  6. Assist the senior advisor as needed (cosignings and opinion requests, training, quality control, contact person for other departments, etc.).
  7. Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
Working Environment

This is a full-time, remote position with occasional office visits. Our team stands out for its underwriting expertise, medical, and insurance knowledge, collaboration with other teams, and dedication to workplace well-being.

Your Benefits
  • A competitive salary of $110,000 - $140,000 per year.
  • A wide range of flexible benefits to promote your wellbeing and that of your family, including health and wellness programs, flexible group insurance, generous pension plans, employee share ownership plans, employee and family assistance programs, preferential banking services, opportunities to get involved in community initiatives, telemedicine services, and virtual sleep clinics.
About Us

National Bank is a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.



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