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Underwriting Consultant

Underwriting Consultant

CompanySun Life
LocationAlberta, Canada, Ontario, Canada, Nova Scotia, Canada, Manitoba, Canada, Kitchener, ON, Canada
Salary$78000 – $128000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as an Individual Life Underwriter
  • Existing Life and Critical Illness signing authorities
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Analytical, judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Knowledge of medicine and risk factors
  • Service-oriented attitude with interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with our internal and external partners
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadline, work under pressure prioritizing multiple tasks
  • Specialized training: ALU certificate and commitment to ongoing education with a goal of attaining the Fellow, Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) and Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) designations

Responsibilities

  • Analyze medical, personal and financial information to evaluate eligibility for applications submitted for Life and Critical Illness Insurance products
  • Assess and classify risk. Gather additional information, obtain medical tests or refer cases as required
  • Approve cases within authority limit. Submit cases exceeding limits to be co-signed
  • Where decisions are unfavourable for the client, try to negotiate a better decision from our reinsurers, in accordance with reinsurance treaties and internal rules
  • Liaise with business leaders and advisors delivering exceptional service and expertise
  • Communicate and explain decisions effectively to financial security advisors and/or client’s physician as required
  • Respond to inquiries from financial advisors and general agents without revealing confidential content
  • Maintain medical knowledge and stay current on underwriting approaches

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.