Bilingual Underwriting Consultant

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job Description


You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

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Are you a passionate Underwriter who loves to deliver exceptional service to clients, advisors and partners? Does a high performance continuous improvement environment motivate you to bring your best everyday? Are looking for an opportunity where you can grow your career and make a difference?

With the ability to work from home, regular training and an amazing client-centric team, Sun Life may be the place for you. We are looking for ALL levels of Underwriters to join Sun Life including Underwriters, Intermediates, Seniors, Consultants, and Managers within our Montreal offices. We have opportunities in risk selection, rules development, predictive analytics, across four distinct underwriting teams that offer challenge, excitement and growth.

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Are client-focused with a passion for working towards a common goal on a high performing team
  • Driven by strong desire and commitment to support our Distribution partners
  • Have a comprehensive risk analysis approach to underwriting
Role Summary

Review and analyze medical, lifestyle and financial information to evaluate eligibility and risk for applications for Life, Critical Illness , Long Term Disability and Long Term Care Insurance products. Conduct risk assessment, make and communicate decisions for each application. Build strong relationships with our clients and advisors and deliver an exceptional service experience.

What will you do?
  • Analyze insurance applications and evidence of insurability; apply holistic underwriting expertise in all areas of underwriting including medical, financial and lifestyle factors to make sound and competitive underwriting decisions.
  • Where decisions are unfavourable for the client, try to negotiate a better decision from our reinsurers, in accordance with reinsurance treaties and internal rules. Effectively communicate and explain decisions effectively to advisors and/or client\xe2\x80\x99s physician as required leveraging our Client for Life Principles.
  • Build strong relationships and partner with business leaders, sales teams and advisors delivering exceptional service and expertise.
  • Respond to inquiries from advisors without revealing confidential information.
  • Focus on continuous improvement. Identify areas of opportunities and bring forward recommendations for solutions through our Brighter Way program.
  • Contribute to a positive environment through team work, and a spirit of innovation, continuous improvement and professional development
What do you need to succeed?
  • Bilingualism (French, English) required- interactions with English-speaking customers or partners
  • Exceptional analytical, judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Client and results focus, pro-active service orientation to support our business goals
  • Ability to influence and negotiate
  • Strong knowledge of medicine and risk factors
  • The ability to work in a fast paced environment, meet tight deadlines and balance completing priorities
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with our internal and external partners
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and eager to take on responsibility
  • Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent
  • Specialized training: ALU certificate and commitment to ongoing education with a goal of attaining the Fellow, Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU)
What\'s in it for you?
  • Trusting, diverse and inclusive working environments
  • Supportive leadership who\xe2\x80\x99s focused on your success and well-being
  • You choose where you want to work from, with no minimum or maximum days in either place. We want the office to be a magnet, not a mandate! #flexibility
  • Continuous improvements that focus on enhancing your work and our clients\xe2\x80\x99 experience #makeadifference
  • Sustainability commitments to create a cleaner, more inclusive and sustainable future for our communities
  • We offer a number of programs and offerings to help our Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives, some of these include:
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Retirement & stock investment
  • Pay for performance reward
  • Wellness programs, benefits and health incentives
  • Paid vacation based on experience and additional days to support family care and personal emergencies
  • Time off for enrichment experiences through a Sabbatical program
  • Investment in not-for-profit organizations that are important to you
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 .

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: 74,100/74 100 - 120,800/120 800

Job Category: Underwriting - Individual

Posting End Date: 03/05/2023

Sun Life Financial

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2166323
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $74100 - 120800 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned