Bilingual Group Medical Underwriter - Montréal, Canada - Sun Life

Sun Life
Sun Life
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Montréal, Canada

4 weeks ago

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You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self.

You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights.

Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.


Bilingual Group Medical Underwriter


As a
Bilingual
Group Medical Underwriter, you are primarily responsible for the assessment of evidence of insurability for applicants requesting employee benefits, using a rating system to identify non-standard health risks.


As a valued member of the Medical Underwriting Team, you will communicate with various sources, assess evidence of insurability regarding employee benefits and prepare underwriting decisions.

You must be able to interact efficiently at all levels.

You will have a broad knowledge of employee benefits and medical expertise obtained through a career in the medical field.


What will you do?

  • Assess risk, prepare, track and communicate underwriting decisions
  • Handle telephone inquiries including complex and sensitive situations
  • Request additional medical information as required

What you need to succeed:


  • Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required to answer calls from English and French speaking clients across Canada and worldwide.
  • Medical underwriting background;
  • Knowledge of Group Insurance;
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
  • Well organized individual with strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities
  • Able to work independently to achieve team results;
  • Attention to detail and able to identify issues, provide solutions and escalate as necessary;
  • Must have a positive attitude and commitment to quality service;
  • Must demonstrate a strong customer focus;
  • Able to adapt to a constantly changing, fast paced environment;
  • Proficient in Word and Excel

What's in it for you?

  • Trusting, diverse and inclusive working environments
  • Supportive leadership who's focused on your success and wellbeing
  • Continuous improvements that focus on enhancing your work and our clients' experience #makeadifference
  • Sustainability commitments to create a cleaner, more inclusive and sustainable future for our communities
  • We offer a number of programs and offerings to help our Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives, some of these include:
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Retirement & stock investment
  • Pay for performance reward
  • Wellness programs, benefits and health incentives
  • Paid vacation based on experience and additional days to support family care and personal emergencies
  • Time off for enrichment experiences through a Sabbatical program
  • Investment in notforprofit organizations that are important to you

Notes/Unique requirements:


  • Overtime will be required, and vacation will be limited during peak periods


At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work.

Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Salary Range:

41,700/ ,000/68 000


Job Category:

Underwriting - Individual


Posting End Date:

05/07/2023
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