Underwriter

Job Title

Underwriter

Build the future with us

Are you driven by underwriting and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As an Underwriter, you will play a key role in risk assessment and underwriting decision-making.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As an Underwriter, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Assess risk for individual life, critical illness, and disability insurance applications to ensure fair, appropriate, and competitive underwriting decisions.

• Analyze medical and non‑medical information to identify any potential risks or concerns.

• Apply underwriting guidelines and procedures to make sound and informed underwriting decisions.

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in the completion of underwriting tasks and processes.

• Communicate with stakeholders to obtain additional information or clarify matters related to underwriting decisions.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, demonstrating rigor, organization, and professionalism.

• Stands out for their client-focused approach, adopting a holistic and comprehensive view when assessing risk, as well as strong adaptability.

• Demonstrates strong ease with new technologies, a genuine curiosity for the medical and financial fields, and a continuous motivation for professional development.

• Is recognized for their sound judgment, critical thinking, and ability to propose appropriate solutions, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

• Holds a college or university degree in health sciences or a related field.

• Holds or is working toward the FLMI or LOMA designation.

• Has a minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience in individual life insurance, critical illness, and disability insurance.

• Has an advanced level of proficiency in both English and French, as the role requires daily analysis of information, consultation and review of reports and documentation, email writing, and communication with unilingual French- and English-speaking clients and external partners.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.

• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! 

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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The typical hiring range for this position is between 55 376$ and 79 585$ CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.