Job Description

About the position:

We are currently looking to add a Junior Underwriter to our growing team.



Reporting to the Underwriting Team Leader, the Junior Underwriter will learn from colleagues all aspects of underwriting for Canadian insurers and become responsible for a portfolio for the business. The ideal candidate will have a financial background and be comfortable with elements of financial analysis.

What you will do:

Assess risk for life insurance products based on the company's underwriting guidelines and make underwriting decisions based on authority limits Seek clarification from proposed insured on MIB codes, as needed Review and report MIB coding Make underwriting decisions "same day" applications within same business day Participate in weekly team meetings and monthly case clinics Participate in Underwriting Department phone queue Distribute applications to team members (all Underwriters do this on a rotating basis) Meet department SLAs

What we are looking for:

Minimum 2 years experience as an Underwriter assessing Life and Critical Illness applications Ability to work independently, remotely and within a team environment Exceptional attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication skills Successful completion of internal Jr. Underwriter training program

What we offer:

Paid vacation time and personal days Health and dental benefits, as well as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Opportunity to work with engaged and professional team and colleagues Ongoing professional development & training Opportunities to participate in fun organization activities, such as our Holiday and Summer parties

Who we are:

With operations in Canada and US, Insurance Supermarket Group of Companies, including Specialty Life Insurance. is one of the largest and fastest growing independently owned Insurance Technology companies in Canada. We offer comprehensive Life Insurance products that help many Canadians with their life insurance needs. Over 250,000 Canadians a year have relied on our advice, and we have provided more than 10 billion dollars in insurance coverage.



Our team of professionals has been proudly helping Canadian consumers with their life insurance needs for over 15 years. Our employees are professional, proactive, passionate, team players and persevere in the face of challenges.



We hire individuals based not only on their expertise, but also on their passion for helping others, and those who live by our core values every day. Our position will appeal to individuals who want to work for an exciting and growing organization and are mature and self-motivated - we look forward to meeting you!



Specialty Life is also committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.