Senior Individual Life Underwriter - Remote

RGA Reinsurance Company • $87K — $109K *

US-AnywhereRemote in Toronto, ON

Finance & Insurance

5 - 7 years of experience

1 month ago

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Qualifications

College diploma / University degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 6 years in individual life underwriting, including substandard business
Service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Bilingual French/English is an asset; English required for communication
Experience across multiple lines of business (Life, DI, CI) is advantageous

Responsibilities

Analyze mortality and morbidity risks to determine underwriting requirements
Provide technical expertise and support to client companies
Manage high-pressure situations proactively and effectively
Operate independently within established authority
Support management by assisting in training and project participation
Foster teamwork and a positive work environment
Engage with key clients through participation in industry events

Benefits

Flexible remote work environment within Canada
Comprehensive health benefits
Annual bonus plan based on performance
Long-term equity incentive plan eligibility for select positions
Encouragement of continuous professional development through participation in industry activities

Full Job Description

You desire impactful work.

You’reRGA ready

Reporting to the Director of Underwriting, our underwriting professionals support our clients' outsourced underwriting needs in the analysis and evaluation of mortality and morbidity risks. The underwriter is responsible for examining the medical, financial and non-medical risk factors of life, disability and critical illness insurance applications. The Underwriter is responsible for making quality decisions in accordance with underwriting principles and guidelines, and for completing assigned tasks within service time expectations and other established deadlines.

This role is remote, must be located in Canada

Responsibilities :

Mortality/Morbidity Risk Analysis - determine appropriate underwriting requirements and assign cases to the appropriate risk category by analyzing and interpreting underwriting evidence for mortality and morbidity risk assessment
Provides technical expertise and support to client companies
Demonstrates an ability to work productively in high pressure environment and effectively and proactively manage challenging situations.
Act independently within specified authority.
Actively supports the departmental management by providing input, assisting in training, leading team discussions, participating in projects, and being a positive contributor to the resolution of technical or client issues
Contribute to a positive working environment with teamwork and a spirit of innovation
Participates in RGA events and industry activities and fosters relationships with key clients

Qualifications :

College diploma / University degree or equivalent working experience
Minimum of 6 years of individual life underwriting experience including experience with substandard business, medical and financial underwriting
Service-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with our internal and external partners
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Bilingual French/English (oral and written) is an asset. English is required as we need to communicate orally and in writing with a predominantly English-speaking clientele based outside of Quebec.
Multiple lines of business (Life, DI, CI) an asset

Skills :

Proactively builds strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and clients
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self motivated, flexible and creative
Strong client focus
Flexible - Thrives on challenge and change
Ability to learn various application tools
Excellent logical and problem solving skills
Solid time management & organizational skills
Works effectively as a positive influencer and contributes to ideas and solutions

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Compensation Range:

$87,500.00 - $109,400.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

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