Group Underwriter - Waterloo, Canada - Equitable Life of Canada
Description
At Equitable Life of Canada, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential.
Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and customer-responsive staff.
Join Equitable Life today.Reports To:
Manager, Group Underwriting
Department:
Group Underwriting
Term:
Full-Time Permanent
Band: 3L
Work Arrangements:
We are currently working remotely, and we will be moving to a hybrid model when our office renovation is complete (approximately September 2023), coming into the office 25% on designated days.
The Opportunity:
Equitable Life is looking for an Underwriter to join our Group Insurance team The position is critical to our success, and is a great opportunity to work at one of Waterloo Region's Top Employers while developing skills for the future.
What you will be doing:
- Underwrite group benefits requests
- Screen group requests to request missing information, clarify specifications and assess the risk involved in order to select quality business
- Set final rates through experience rating and considering all other characteristics of the risk;
- Negotiate final rates with Group Account Executives and Advisors
- Take appropriate action on requests for special rate reviews, and effectively communicate final decisions
What you will bring:
- Good knowledge of group plans acquired through 3 years of group benefits experience is preferred, but willing to train
- Deductive reasoning, problem solving ability and flexibility of decision making
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm with an interest in working in a changing environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills as well as negotiation skills
- Good organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to balance deadlines and shift priorities
- Strong mathematical ability
- Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written is an asset
- Interest in completing Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) examinations particularly those pertaining to Group Benefits
What's in it for you:
- Hybrid work arrangements available for most roles
- A healthy worklife balance with employee wellness top of mind
- Annual bonus program, generous vacation allowance, and companypaid benefits program
- An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
- Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
- Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
- Tuition support and specialized program assistance
- A company subsidized cafeteria with a variety of daily options
- Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
- EQ culture days focused on company togetherness and collaboration
To learn more about Equitable Life, we encourage you to explore our organization.
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