Bilingual Underwriter — 100% Remote
Take your insurance career to the next level with a recognized organization that values expertise, innovation, and trust. Enjoy a permanent remote position offering a flexible schedule, excellent working conditions, and competitive benefits starting on your first day. Thrive in a collaborative and people-focused environment that promotes autonomy, professional development, continuous learning, and employee well-being, while contributing to making insurance more accessible across Canada.
What is in it for you:
- Salary between 85K-95K, based on experience.
- 4 weeks of vacation upon hiring.
- Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week, fully remote.
- Flexible schedule between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., with shift start times between 7 am and 9 am.
- 4 weeks of vacation upon hiring.
- Group insurance starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, travel, and roadside assistance coverage.
- Defined benefit pension plan equivalent to government pension plans (available after one year of service).
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid sick days.
- On-site fitness room.
- Social activities organized throughout the year (BBQ, Christmas party, Halloween events).
- Various employee discounts (Saint-Hyacinthe privilege card and insurance products).
- Continuous training opportunities.
- Recognition program for years of service.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise in risk assessment using individual underwriting methods.
- Work independently on complex applications while respecting authorized approval limits.
- Accurately assess approval limits of up to $750,000 in life insurance and $2,500 in disability insurance.
- Communicate directly with applicants and stakeholders regarding underwriting decisions.
- Negotiate with reinsurers and identify solutions to support client file acceptance.
- Collaborate with partners and TPAs in risk evaluation.
- Act as a resource person during the contestability period.
What you will need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health sciences, or another related field.
- Completion of, or progress toward, a Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) and/or Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) designation is considered an asset.
- 5 years of experience as an underwriter.
- Strong understanding of insurance contracts and laws across Canada.
- Demonstrated autonomy and proactivity.
- Strong analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Bilingual in French and English to communicate frequently, both verbally and in writing, with English-speaking clients and partners as part of the role responsibilities.
Why Recruit Action?
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.
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Rémunération : 85 000,00$ à 95 000,00$ par heure
Avantages :
- Assurance Dentaire
- Assurance Vision
- Congés payés
- Heures d’arrivée et de départ flexibles
- Régime de retraite
- Travail à domicile
Question(s) de présélection:
- Have you worked in life insurance or disability insurance?
- Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Sciences, or another related field? If yes, please specify.
Formation:
Expérience:
- Underwriter: 5 ans (Obligatoire)
- Understanding of insurance contracts and laws across Canada: 1 an (Obligatoire)
Langue:
- French (Obligatoire)
- English (Obligatoire)
Permis/certificat:
- FLMI designation completed or in progress (Souhaité)
- FALU designation completed or in progress (Souhaité)
Lieu du poste : Télétravail hybride à Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
