Group Underwriter - Group Quotes

Waterloo, ON, Canada Numéro de demande 2351
3 septembre 2024
Chez Équitable, nous sommes conscients que le travail ne consiste pas uniquement à exécuter des tâches; mais également à s’intégrer dans un milieu de travail qui vous permet de progresser et de vous épanouir à la pleine mesure de votre potentiel. Au sein de notre environnement de travail amical et favorable à la collaboration, nous reconnaissons que le personnel dévoué, motivé et à l’affût des besoins des clients sont la clé de notre croissance et de notre succès. Joignez-vous à l’équipe de Équitable dès aujourd’hui en tant que :

Position Title: Group Underwriter - Group Quotes
Reports To: Manager, Group Quotes
Department:
Group Quotes
Term:
Permanent Full-Time

 

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.

 

 

The Opportunity:  Equitable is growing! We are 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 Area's and Southwestern Ontario'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 2 - 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:

 

  • A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
  • Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid 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
  • An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
  • Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
  • Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration



As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

  • Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)
  • Complete a math assessment

 

Pour en apprendre davantage sur Équitable, nous vous invitons à découvrir notre organisation.

Chez Équitable, nous nous engageons à offrir un accès égal aux possibilités d’emploi à l’échelle de notre organisation. Veuillez communiquer avec l’équipe des RH à l’adresse careers@equitable.ca si vous souhaitez recevoir nos offres d’emploi dans un autre format ou demander toute mesure d’adaptation nécessaire au processus de demande d’emploi.

Autres détails

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  • Type de paie Salaire