Underwriting Specialist - Brantford, Canada - Cowan Insurance Group

Cowan Insurance Group

Verified Company

Brantford, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

You are
organized and your
attention to detail is outstanding

You thrive on working
independently and
efficiently
You love the idea of working in a
dynamic and
fast paced environment

Numbers make you happy

If you are nodding yes, this
Underwriting Specialist role at Cowan Insurance Group may be perfect for you

What's the ask?

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Underwriting Specialist is responsible for providing analytics excellence to our national and global group benefits clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Analysis of alternative funding arrangements
Analysis of financial benchmarking and preparation of reports/presentations
Analyze carrier change financial/rate implications to client's budget
Analyze carrier financial reports & preparation of estimated financials
Group Renewal work: Assess, negotiate, write reports and prepare presentation
Marketing &

Quote Comparison:
Assess, negotiate, write report and prepare presentation

Participate in the redesign of benefit plans
Peer review and provide analysis details for experience reporting
Perform commission reconciliations and analysis
Price and analyze costings
Provide project management support as required

What does it take?

Completed postsecondary degree or a combination of equivalent professional experience and training
3 to 5 years of professional work experience in a similar role
Strong Financial Arrangement knowledge (Nonrefund, Refund, ASO)
Strong Analytical skills with high degree of numerical accuracy
Strong Math skills
Knowledge of Group Benefits
Intermediate (has a good understanding of Benefit plans)
Time management in a fastpaced environment
Able to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment
Able to multitask
Attention to detail
Able to skillfully work independently and within a team
Strong organization and prioritization skills
Able to problem solve
Is selfmotivated
Strong Microsoft Office skills (excel, PowerPoint, word, outlook etc.)
Sound judgement, ethics and integrity
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong client service attitude and client relationship/trust building skills

Who we are

Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients.

With over 500 employees operating out of 8 locations across Canada, we're proud to have been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals

- advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

What sets us apart?

Be in good company
***Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

Challenge your thinking
***You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

Grow together
We believe in your potential. If you're looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we'll make that happen.

Benefits and perks

Competitive salary
Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
Companymatched Retirement Savings Plan
Companypaid training and development courses
Community involvement
Hybrid work environment

Are you interested?
Send your cover letter and resume and share your unique story with us.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.

If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

**#LI-Hybrid