Desjardins Group

Junior Group Underwriter


PayCompetitive
LocationToronto/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R2400768

      At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

      If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

      Job Level

      NV-06

      Are you a dynamic personality who likes working in a challenging and growing business environment? Are you curious about forecasting profitability and like analyzing numbers to achieve winning financial results? Are you a strong communicator? If so, then consider joining our Group Insurance team in a rewarding career as a Junior Group Underwriter at Desjardins!

      As a Junior Group Underwriter, you will assist with various tasks related to group insurance underwriting, in particular assessing risk and pricing of Group Life, Short term/Long term disability, Health, Dental and other ancillary benefits. You will apply insurance underwriting standards for applications with a low to medium level of complexity.

      General Information on the Position

      Main responsibilities

      • Proactive in managing client requests and develop a clear understanding of the clients’ needs.

      • Manages risk selection, plan design and pricing decisions for a block of renewals and quotations in the small to mid-size group insurance market.

      • Assist Senior Group Underwriters with preparation of complex group renewal/quotes.

      • Assist in the preparation of financial reporting for large VIP clients.

      • Ability to achieve well analyzed and supported Underwriting recommendations with clear documentation of decisions.

      • Development of a strong working relationship with our Sales team and work in collaboration to acquire new business and sale renewals to existing clients.

      • Process all assigned work in accordance with departmental service standards.

      Other working conditions

      • The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work #LI-Hybrid

      • Number of jobs available : 1

      Qualifications

      • College diploma related to accounting, business, finance, computer science, mathematics is considered, or in a related field

      • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including 1 year experience in group underwriting with an insurance company

      Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.

      • Industry courses taken and/or designations achieved would be an asset (i,e; LOMA or CEBS) (an asset)

      Specific knowledge

      • Strong understanding of group insurance concepts, products and contract provisions

      • Proven knowledge of MS Office tools, specifically MS Excel.

      • Proficient speaker, advanced knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients.

      What we offer

      • Job training from the start of employment and ongoing to help you pursue career growth and development

      • An interactive team environment that empowers employees to make client-focused decisions

      • Comprehensive benefits and competitive bonus program

      • A supportive management team with progress feedback through frequent one-on-one meetings

      Desjardins Cross-sector skills

      Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

      Key competencies for the job

      Decision quality, Situational adaptability

      Work Location

      95 St-Clair Avenue West Toronto

      Trade Union

      Non Syndiqué

      Unposting Date

      2024-02-12

      Job Family

      Actuarial Services (FG)

      Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.

  • About the company

      The Desjardins Group is a Canadian financial services cooperative and the largest federation of credit unions in North America.