Associate Group Underwriter
Sun Life Financial
This is a Contract position in Montreal, QC posted October 31, 2024.
You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
Location: hybrid
Reporting to the Sun Advantage Underwriting Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Assess and manage risk by analyzing data relating to requests from existing customers or new business opportunities
- Provide insights and creative solutions to help solve existing or new client problems when issues arise
- Set pricing to renewal in-force contracts and provide quotations for new business opportunities
- Meet Sun Life’s quality and service standards and respecting deadlines
- Develop a good understanding of the administrative, contractual and legislative Group Benefits environment
- Develop a strong understanding of Sun Life’s products and services, underwriting guidelines, systems and tools, pricing methodologies and market feedbacks
- Partner with the sales and service team to provide outstanding client services and achieve profitability objectives
The Sun Advantage segment provides service to small and medium businesses (3-49 lives) represented by brokers, MGAs and TPAs.
What do you need to succeed?
- Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada and worldwide
- Strong knowledge in Microsoft Suite
- Group Benefit knowledge is an asset
- STEM-related degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Administration, Finance or Accounting degree or equivalent experience
- CEBS certificate is an asset
- Solid analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills
- Have a structured and systematic approach aimed at making a unique contribution to various emergency situations in compliance with internal policies and directives
- Attention to details
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, under pressure, in an organized, efficient and autonomous manner
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal
As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete math and Excel tests. An English/French grammatical test is required for Eastern Region.
Reasons why should you join us under the sun
- A caring, supportive, and inclusive culture
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
- Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
47,000/47 000 – 77,000/77 000
Job Category:
Underwriting – Group
Posting End Date:
13/11/2024
