Position Type:
Permanent
As the Senior Group Underwriting Best Practice Analyst, you will be responsible for leading and executing initiatives with a strong focus on documentation, processes, tools, and training & development. That will require research, monitoring, and resolving/aligning market differences and gaps.
You will play a key role in improving efficiency within Group Underwriting tools and processes, while supporting growth and persistency strategies.
What You Will Do
Support the Group Underwriting leadership team by aligning processes and tools, including (but not limited to): Online GUM, Access, Renewal Template Quote Template, Manual Rates Calculator, Case Initiative Identifier, Execution of the Group Underwriting Best Practice roadmap
Lead and implement best practice initiatives within the Underwriting team
Design and facilitate a training curriculum to support underwriters from entry level to experienced roles
Conduct quality reviews of complex underwriting cases and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Release the monthly Underwriting Bulletin when the Best Practice Analyst is unavailable
Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) for underwriting tools
Act as a liaison with internal partners (e.g., EIS, Finance, IT) and lead or contribute to mini projects as required
Provide guidance and support to the Group Underwriting Best Practice Analyst, as needed
What You Need To Succeed
Post-secondary diploma or degree with a focus in Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive Group Underwriting experience, including exposure to various funding arrangements
Demonstrated understanding of customer needs and underwriting processes, with a solid awareness of related business areas
Broad understanding of how internal and external processes operate at Medavie Blue Cross
Strong underwriting and business acumen, with the ability to: Identify root causes of issues, evaluate alternative solutions and make sound, practical recommendations
What Will Set You Apart
Clear and confident verbal and written communication, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences and situations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, milestones, and deadlines
High levels of initiative, accountability, and perseverance
Selfdirected, resultsoriented, and highly dependable
Demonstrates an understanding of how their role contributes to the overall Group Underwriting function
Proactively supports others in resolving issues and improving processes
Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation considered an asset
Bilingualism (French and English) considered as a strong asset.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, dental, and wellness benefits
A meaningful role where your expertise directly contributes to process excellence, consistency, and transformation in Group Underwriting
A collaborative, supportive work environment that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and best practices
Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including exposure to underwriting innovation, tools, and process evolution
Salary range: $91,831.00- $110,197.00 (CAD)
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation.
The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.
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