Bilingual Underwriter - Insurance

Bilingual Group Underwriter I Location Remote in Canada : Empire Life is proactively accepting applications for this Bilingual Group Underwriter position as our team regularly recruits for such resources throughout the year. This posting is an opportunity to express your interest for a future position with the Group Operations team. The listed salary range serves as a general pay guideline for this position's pay level.

Bilingual Group Underwriter I

Location: Remote - Anywhere in Canada Empire life is looking to hire a Bilingual Group Underwriter I to join our Group Underwriting team! The Group Underwriter Level I is an entry level underwriting opportunity focused on quoting non-complex group policies with responsibilities for administering non-complex requests to quote, amendment requests, and renewals. The incumbent is guided by defined procedural practices and works under the supervision of the Manager, Group Underwriting (Non-Complex). Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.

Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

Use experience and judgment, in conjunction with Underwriting guidelines, product and service knowledge to determine optimal solutions to meet customer needs and requirements

conduct non-risk assessment and make decisions on final pricing within defined parameters

Provide consistent interpretation of group insurance policy terms to customers and distribution partners in support of divisional goals

Practices consultative Underwriting that engages in proactive collaboration with internal and external distribution partners to develop creative solutions within defined parameters to support and achieve business objectives

Bilingualism in French and English is required

1+ years work experience in the group insurance/financial services industry

Proven knowledge of group benefits products, contractual provisions, risk assessment, and pricing methodologies

Superior customer relations skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to navigate a CRM platform

Completion of a community college diploma in a relevant field

Creative problem solver / data-based root cause solution bias

If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions

A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account

Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process.