DE Underwriter- Remote

The listed salary range serves as a general pay guideline for this position's pay level.
Location: Remote - Anywhere in Canada
The Group Underwriter reviews and assesses the risk for requests to quote (Fully insured & ASO), Amendments, and Renewals. The incumbent is guided by defined practices and guidelines and works under the supervision of the Manager, Group Underwriting (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.
Lead quoting, amending and renewal activity in both the non complex and complex space with a focus on establishing and growing long term partnerships
Use experience and judgment, in conjunction with Underwriting guidelines, product and service knowledge to determine optimal solutions to meet customer needs and requirements
Provide consistent interpretation of group insurance policy terms to customers and distribution partners in support of divisional goals
Uses experience and judgment, in conjunction with Underwriting guidelines, product and services knowledge, and knowledge of government regulations, to determine optimal solutions to meet customer needs and requirements
Consult with Underwriter colleagues or the Manager, Group Underwriting (Complex) on risk-related escalations
Process risk reviews of Mergers, Breakaways, Open Enrolments, MofAs, addition or removal of a division
Interacts with reinsurance providers to spread risks on retention amounts that exceed the Empire Life retention limit
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 objective
3+ years of work experience in the group insurance/financial services industry with group underwriting experience and knowledge

• Proven knowledge of group benefits products, contractual provisions, risk assessment, and pricing methodologies
• trend analysis skills and ability to communicate data outcomes appropriately into business terms
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work independently and as a team member while being flexible and adaptable
• Creative problem solver / data-based root cause solution bias
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to navigate a CRM platform
• Completion of a university degree or college diploma in a relevant field
• 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 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. Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Industries Insurance
Intermediate Commercial Underwriter - Ontario
Intermediate Commercial Underwriter - Ontario
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