Analyst, Underwriting

3 weeks ago


Québec City, Canada Desjardins Full time

As an underwriting analyst, you assist with medical underwriting to provide sound management of life and health insurance risks. You analyze and assess risks and review life and health insurance applications. You analyze and help diagnose issues, provide advice in accordance with your discipline’s rules and help develop recommendations and implementation plans. You develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills, extensive knowledge of your line of business and ability to manage complexity. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. You provide discipline-specific support to your unit, clients and partners. More specifically, you will be required to :

Examines documents received and ensures that the information is complete. If necessary, acquires information from the persons concerned

Analyzes the elements on file, assesses the risks the company is exposed to based on the standards and practices in force; and accepts, amends, cancels or rejects the insurance application

Establishes the excess mortality or morbidity rate by consulting various reference sources used in the company

Acts as a resource person for colleagues

Completes the electronic documentation by rigorously codifying the information contained on file

Drafts correspondence to explain case decisions or to provide an interpretation of our insurance policies

Helps develop operational processes or changes to computerized systems for the unit

Consults with his superior or internal or external resources on more complex cases, as required, and evaluates potential risk for the organization

What we offer*

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Advantages apply based on eligibility criteria

What you bring to the table

Bachelor's degree in a related field

A minimum of two years of relevant experience

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Knowledge of French is required

Advance knowledge in English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Ambiguity, Business insight, Decision quality, Interpersonal Savvy

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Trade Union

Non Syndiqué

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask

Job Family

Life and health insurance (FG)

Unposting Date

2024-04-29

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