Underwriter, Individual insurance

2 weeks ago

Québec, Quebec, Canada iA Financial Group Full time

Build the future with us


Are you passionate about underwriting and eager to contribute to a company whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As an underwriter, you will play a key role in processing risk assessment and underwriting decisions.

This position offers a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you'll accomplish with us


As an underwriter, you'll be at the core of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Assess risk on individual life, critical illness, and disability insurance applications to establish fair, appropriate, and competitive selection

  • Analyze medical and non-medical information to identify any potential risks or issues

  • Use underwriting guidelines and procedures to make informed underwriting decisions

  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness in completing underwriting tasks and processes

  • Communicate with stakeholders to obtain additional information or clarify issues related to underwriting decisions

What could accelerate your success in this role
We're looking for someone who:

  • Recognized for strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

  • Is client-focused and adopts a holistic approach in the overall assessment of risk

  • Holds College or university degree in health sciences or a related field

  • Obtain or work toward obtaining the FLMI or LOMA designation

  • Knowledge of underwriting principles acquired through a minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience in the areas of life insurance, critical illness, and disability

  • Has intermediate knowledge of English, as the role requires analyzing information, reviewing reports and documentation, writing emails and communicating with unilingual English-speaking clients and external partners on a daily basis

Why you'll love working with us

  • A work environment where learning and development go hand in hand with a collective pursuit of excellence;

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  • A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive workplace where your potential can be freely expressed and developed;

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  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces. Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation and personal wellness days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more

Apply now and take charge of your career—where your talent truly matters

Still unsure about applying?


At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply—your place might be with us, and we'd love to get to know you

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