Group Underwriter - Group Quotes

Equitable Life of Canada View all jobs

Waterloo, ON
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes. We are looking for an Underwriter to join our Group Underwriting team! The position is critical to our success. Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement, and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.What you’ll do:

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’ll bring:

Good knowledge of group plans acquired through 2 - 3 years of group benefits experience
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:

Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities
Total Rewards: Incentive pay, annual salary reviews, employer-paid benefits and pension matching
Time Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year
Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach

As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be asked to complete an assessment.At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at . We’re happy to help.Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education. In addition to your salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance, plus a wide range of competitive benefits.If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.Reports to: Manager, Group Underwriting
Department: Group Underwriting
Term: Permanent Full-Time

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