Bilingual Group Underwriter
Closed
Position Type:
Permanent
If you're looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you've come to the right place.
As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do - and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest - and it's reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.
This role has the option to be either on-site, hybrid or fully remote.
Are you an analytical person who likes to understand complex issues and collaborate to deliver recommendations? You might be the perfect fit for our Group Underwriting team! Medavie Blue Cross is growing, and so is our need for Underwriters. Whether you bring in depth experience or are an Underwriter in the making, we want to hear from you. There are multiple positions available, and once we get to know you in the interview we'll assess where you'd fit best.
Not sure this role is for you? Underwriting is the assessment of risk to set the pricing of our services to ensure we are profitable, they are responsible for the financial and risk analysis for our organization. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that manages the financial profitability of our business. You will have exposure to multiple stakeholders that will move your business, strategy and analysis game to the next level. This is a great long-term career opportunity or a stepping stone into finance, sales or risk management.
Sound intimidating? Don't worry we train! Ideal candidates are enthusiastic professionals who like to analyze numbers and work with others. Professionals and Graduates in accounting, business analysis, metrics or insurance may find this opportunity interesting as a career path.
Your every day with us:
We are not your typical not-for-profit company; we put our money where our mouth is and we give back to the communities where we do business. This is where you come in - our Underwriting teams manage the profitability of our business to make sure we can keep giving back. We manage 142 Million in business in six provinces. You will assess risk for business, establish rates for new and existing business, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and develop effective relationships to ensure our success.
What you need to succeed:
- Post-secondary education in accounting, business, finance or insurance concepts and/or related experience
- Strong technical aptitude - you quickly learn new technology and complex systems, like to know they detail to ensure you know the "whole" story
- You are a problem-solving master, you understand the end goal and think creatively about how to get there
- Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- You are an effective communicator - you know how to explain your reasoning and engage others in your recommendations
- Effective analytical skills with high attention to detail;
- Functional Bilingualism, English and French comprehension is a requirement of this position.
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We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws . We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: [email protected] .
