IA Financial Group

Senior underwriter

IA Financial Group$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of underwriting experience in life, critical illness, and disability insurance
  • College diploma or university degree in health sciences or related field
  • FLMI or LOMA designation preferred or in progress
  • Advanced English proficiency required
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Customer-focused with a holistic approach to risk assessment

Responsibilities

  • Assess risk for individual life, critical illness, and disability insurance applications
  • Analyze medical and non-medical information to identify risks
  • Apply underwriting guidelines to make informed decisions
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness in underwriting tasks
  • Communicate with stakeholders to obtain information and clarify underwriting matters

Benefits

  • Flexible group insurance plans
  • Competitive retirement savings plan
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Vacation and wellness days
  • Personal development opportunities
  • Telemedicine services
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Ergonomic furniture program
  • Performance bonus
  • Discounts on iA products
Full Job Description
Job Description

Individual Insurance / Permanent / Full-Time / Hybrid / Québec / Montréal / Toronto / Vancouver / Start Date: As Soon As Possible

What You'll Accomplish with Us

As an Underwriter, you will be at the core of our mission. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Assessing risk for individual life insurance, critical illness, and disability insurance applications to ensure fair, appropriate, and competitive underwriting decisions.
  • Analyzing medical and non-medical information to identify potential risks or issues.
  • Applying underwriting guidelines and procedures to make informed underwriting decisions.
  • Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in completing underwriting tasks and processes.
  • Communicating with stakeholders to obtain additional information or clarify matters related to underwriting decisions.
What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:
  • Is recognized for their analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Is customer-focused and takes a holistic approach to overall risk assessment.
  • Holds a college diploma or university degree in health sciences or a related field.
  • Holds, or is actively pursuing, the FLMI or LOMA designation.
  • Has a minimum of 10 years of underwriting experience in life insurance, critical illness, and disability insurance.
  • Has an advanced level of English proficiency, as the role requires daily analysis of information, consultation and review of reports and documentation, drafting emails, and communicating with unilingual English-speaking clients and external partners.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
  • A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence.
  • A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and reach their full potential.
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.


Competitive benefits including: Flexible group insurance plans, a competitive retirement savings plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, personal development opportunities, telemedicine services, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply Today and Take the Lead in Your Career-Where Your Talent Truly Matters!

Still Hesitating to Apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply-your place may be with us, and we would love to get to know you!

Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueVancouver / 988 Broadway WestToronto / 26 Wellington Street East

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date
2026-08-03

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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