Insurance Underwriting Trainee

4 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Empire Life Full time
Empire Life: Empowering Careers in Insurance

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our team as an Insurance Underwriting Trainee.

About the Role:

This is a paid training program that offers a unique opportunity for growth and development in the field of insurance underwriting. As an Underwriting Trainee, you will work closely with our experienced underwriters to learn the skills and knowledge required to succeed in this role.

The selected candidate will be responsible for completing basic risk assessments of individual life insurance applications, demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop key underwriting skills, and providing basic risk assessments and related support to Empire Life and the Retail New Business Operations unit.

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 a high level of customer service to our 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
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of 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
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary of $65,000 per year, plus benefits and opportunities for advancement
  • An annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions
  • A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package, including life insurance, disability, health and dental, and a generous health account
  • Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days
  • Four weeks of annual vacation from hire date
  • A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
  • Top-up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
  • Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs


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